Only one usb in Panasonic FZ-G1

Hardware Tablet/Computer
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So my FZ-G1 has only one usb and I have ordered AIO 4.1, so I will need rj45. If I have time and skills I would like to install section control for spayer in future. I orderer, in same order with teensy,

  • arduino nano
  • 5V Relay module 16 channels
  • terminal block shield
  • ENC28J60 Ethernet Shield

Whitch is better for section control, USB or UDP?

So my question is, how to devide my usb.
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Dual-Gigabit-Ethernet-Adapter/dp/B00D8XTOD0?language=en_US This has 2 LAN ports and leaves 1 USB for another use. How have you done this?

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I orderd this one so i will be ready for the ACE branch in the future if i want to use it

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how you intend to mount the tablet on the tractor ? in my case, for the dell 7202 which has only 1 usb port I bought a docking station, there is something similar for Panasonic FZ-G1 Havis Docking Station Panasonic ToughPad FZ-G1 Model DS-PAN-702-2, 702-2-P | eBay have 2 usb and RJ-45 port.

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I think these docking stations have only one rj45 port. If it is better to have section control board attached with udp then I would need 2 rj45 ports. I think I will print something for mounting.

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One thing I would recommend considering is buying an old router for your Ethernet switch. Then, you can go wireless on section control later if you want.

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Panasonic FZ-G1 (Havis docking station should be here next week)
Arduino Nano knockoff
8 channel 5 V relay
Novatel SMARTAG receiver
USB hub
6 section sprayer
Thought everything was working great when I tested in my yard. Got to my first job and Arduino lost connection after 2 minutes. Each connection may last for 2 minutes or 30 minutes. Usually the Arduino is dropped but occasionally the GPS is dropped. Sometimes the Arduino reconnects itself before I get a chance. When it disconnects the relays de-energize but the monitor keeps painting, so that’s hard to live with. Have tried 4 different USB hubs including a brand new 12V powered USB hub. Have exchanged every cable, secured each USB connection, swapped Arduino, even replaced power source with a separate battery in the cab. I’m a little late seeing all the recommendations for RJ45. I would like to make that switch next winter. I really need this operational now. Is USB my whole problem? Arduino knockoff? Is there much chance my problems will evaporate after the Havis docking station arrives?
Thanks

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One reason for wired connection is that it would be easyer? to connect, specialy for other users. Can I make it so that it is almost plug and play?

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I’m not 100% sure but i think a Ethernet hub to usb wil work, you can work with a switch to but that’s a little bit of a mess if you want switch to Ethernet hub to usb.

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I use this eternet to USB dongle

And this switch

Don’t have much invested and works flawless

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did you get to the bottom of why it was dropping off

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The last time I used Windows it was called MS DOS. I don’t think USB existed.

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Your that old?

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