Since the mpcie slot only has usb2.0 capabilities, what to do with it, when not using LTE?
One nice possibility would be this:
mixtile-2-in-1-zigbee-z-wave-mpcie-interface-module/
It seems to support a wide amount of protocols and devices.
I’ve been pondering how to make use of the ‘4/5G modem slot’ in R4 as well. The slot has both USB 3.0 and PCIe 3.0 x1. Quick search can’t find expander card that can make use of both. I won’t be using 4/5G modem at all.
EDIT: these two are the interesting ones (that exist; not that I want) I found so far. Hope my search will come up with more in the future.
- Left: UHS II SD adaptor
- Right: USB 3.0 adaptor
On R4 (or other proper B-key sockets), USB 3.0 signal is already available on the B-key M.2 socket. The USB 3.0 adaptor simply fans out the signals and wires it to a USB Type A. It’s a ‘passive’ & dummy adaptor. Cheap to produce and hence its ‘low’ asking price of $10.
