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Review on Enhance Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ with LoveRPi Power-Over-Ethernet (PoE) HAT Kit + Translucent Case by Michael Custodio

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Extremely easy to install and works great

For the past few years my 3B+ (used for Pi-Hole) had a different 3rd party POE hat. It worked fine but I couldn't find a suitable case so I had to leave it open. Stumbled across this while looking for something different and decided to give it a try for $20. Works absolutely perfectly and it couldn't be easier to install. Removed the old HAT, installed the new one, plugged it into the case, plugged in the fan, plugged into the switch and it worked as expected. The only minor gripe is that the kit didn't come with any documentation or instructions. It was clear to me how to assemble it, but someone who didn't really have a clue what they were doing might find it difficult to at least hook up the fan. Not enough to deduct a star for that. I'll almost certainly be ordering another one for my other 3B+ (it has the same HAT - I'm in the process of converting it from Hassio to RetroPie). Great set - highly recommended!

Pros
  • MAXIMUM ETHERNET PERFORMANCE FOR RASPBERRY PI 3 B+: Cleanly and reliably power the latest Pi 3 B+ model by completely removing the troublesome MicroUSB connector! Power over Ethernet technology is simple, energy efficient and cost effective compared to multiple power supplies.
Cons
  • boring packaging