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Power off USB on main board
« on: March 21, 2017, 05:32:27 PM »
Is this possible?  I would like to avoid an extension cord in a WMS machine if possible, and I thought the USB on board could possibly support the current load?

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Re: Power off USB on main board
« Reply #1 on: March 21, 2017, 06:07:32 PM »
USB ports are capable of pretty good power, but check with Jim at bettorslots if it's one of his TITO units, he should be able to say for sure

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Re: Power off USB on main board
« Reply #2 on: March 21, 2017, 07:15:18 PM »
Can confirm that this set up seems to be working on my WMS Bluebird 2 machine.


Also, a but of advise for those wanting to run multiple of the Deluxe versions wirelessly.  I tried using the Wireless bridge described in the setup documents along with the switch described in order to create a multi port wireless bridge, however, this did not work.  I ordered a Trendnet device that has 4 ports with bridge capability that will arrive tomorrow, and I will post my results from that.

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Re: Power off USB on main board
« Reply #3 on: March 21, 2017, 11:03:03 PM »
If you are a bit adventurous or have good knowledge of wireless router, you can use certain inexpensive router models and install DD-WRT firmware on them.  You can then set them up as a wireless bridge.  I've been running this configuration now for over 3 years now without any issues. 

While the USB on the MPU can power the Bettor TITO device, the output from the usb ports is only .5 amp @ 5 volts.  It is really meant to power low power devices like flash drives and the like.  The power requirements of the TITO board are a bit above that and you may end up taxing the power from the USB ports.  Why risk damange to your mpu board?  I for one would rather have the "ugly" extension cord, rather than burn out a USB port on my MPU.  I use something similar to the below linked adapter to plug in the wall usb adapter that Jim includes with the Bettor Tito product.  There should be a couple of open plugs under the black cover under the backplane.  That's basically a 120v mains distribution hub.

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Nema-5-15r-To-C14/dp/B002OFR6R4
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Re: Power off USB on main board
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2017, 11:17:50 AM »
If you are a bit adventurous or have good knowledge of wireless router, you can use certain inexpensive router models and install DD-WRT firmware on them.  You can then set them up as a wireless bridge.  I've been running this configuration now for over 3 years now without any issues. 

While the USB on the MPU can power the Bettor TITO device, the output from the usb ports is only .5 amp @ 5 volts.  It is really meant to power low power devices like flash drives and the like.  The power requirements of the TITO board are a bit above that and you may end up taxing the power from the USB ports.  Why risk damange to your mpu board?  I for one would rather have the "ugly" extension cord, rather than burn out a USB port on my MPU.  I use something similar to the below linked adapter to plug in the wall usb adapter that Jim includes with the Bettor Tito product.  There should be a couple of open plugs under the black cover under the backplane.  That's basically a 120v mains distribution hub.

https://www.amazon.com/Adapter-Nema-5-15r-To-C14/dp/B002OFR6R4


Can confirm that the TrendNet bridge worked flawlessly!  Setup is a bit of a pain, but worth it in the long run.  I now have full control over all devices connected to it.  The device can be found here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E37JJCQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


As for the USB running off the MPU, I will explore the option you have listed here.

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Re: Power off USB on main board
« Reply #5 on: April 15, 2017, 03:37:41 PM »
The USB ports on the BB1/BB2 MPU will power a Bettor TITO and work just fine

 

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