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Spinnernet Vs. PINK

NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
edited 2013-04-27 21:06 in General Discussion
With the help of Ron C and others I have successfully programmed my PINK to turn on an LED over my internal network. I have electronics items in my monthly budget but until now I was unable to swing for a Spinnernet. So my question is, what are the distinct advantages of using a Spinnernet over a PINK? I am mostly interested in having the module control items in my home over the Internet. With a bit of coding and manipulation and other hardware I plan to set up my home so that I can turn on and off the lights and other devices and lock/unlock my doors. This will be done via the Internet and my cell phone. I am currently able to monitor everything that goes on over the Internet using CCTV cameras that are accessible online. I just want to modernize my old home and then eventually add this as another Service to offer my customers.

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  • Heater.Heater. Posts: 21,230
    edited 2013-04-27 16:03
    Neither for me I'm afraid:

    Spinnernet: $59.99
    Pink $130.00
    Raspberry Pi $35
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-04-27 16:14
    Well, If the Spinnernet works out I could sell my PINK for less than that!!!! If the Spinnernet is better than the PINK I do not understand that price difference!
  • Mike GMike G Posts: 2,702
    edited 2013-04-27 16:53
    Spinneret vs PINK, I'd go with the Spinneret.

    Updated Prop->W5100 driver and supporting libraries.
    http://code.google.com/p/propeller-w5200-driver/source/browse/trunk/#trunk%2F%20propeller-w5200-driver%2FSpinneret

    I do like the NetBurner products (PINK) they are very powerful and can handle encryption.
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-04-27 17:04
    So does the 5200 driver work on the 5100?
  • Ron CzapalaRon Czapala Posts: 2,418
    edited 2013-04-27 17:18
    Heater. wrote: »
    Neither for me I'm afraid:

    Spinnernet: $59.99
    Pink $130.00
    Raspberry Pi $35

    Actually, I think the PINK is also known as the SB70 and can be bought for $79 - still not cheap...

    http://www.netburnerstore.com/serial_to_ethernet_p/sb70-100cr.htm

    Note: I found this on the NetBurner site:
    Can I buy the standard hardware and load the PINK firmware myself?

    Yes! You can purchase the standard modules and load them with the PINK Factory Application. To do this you will need the NetBurner AutoUpdate tool and the latest factory application.
    Which NetBurner board do I purchase?
    1) If you would like to create a PINK (5V), you will need to purchase the SB70-100CR and load it with the PINK Factory Application.
    2) If you would like to create a PINK LC (3.3V), you will need to purchase the SB70LC-100IR and load it with the PINK LC Factory Application.


  • Mike GMike G Posts: 2,702
    edited 2013-04-27 17:20
    The W5200 and W5100 are different drivers but both drivers implement the same interface. That means the libraries like DHCP and DNS work with either driver. The only difference being hardware. The W5200 has 8 sockets and the W5100 has 4.

    From a programmer perspective, switching between a W5200 and W5100 is an OBJ reference. Of course, you must have the correct driver file in the project directory.
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-04-27 17:41
    Actually, I think the PINK is also known as the SB70 and can be bought for $79 - still not cheap...
    I got mine on EBay for $45.00.
    That means the libraries like DHCP and DNS work with either driver.
    So the Spinnernet can also act as a DHCP and or DNS Server?
  • Mike GMike G Posts: 2,702
    edited 2013-04-27 18:46
    NWCCTV wrote:
    So the Spinnernet can also act as a DHCP and or DNS Server?
    DHCP and DNS clients not servers...
  • NWCCTVNWCCTV Posts: 3,629
    edited 2013-04-27 21:06
    OK. Got it. Thanks for the tips.
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