Pi Zero gadget + Wi-Fi - Raspberry Pi Forums

hi all,

possible have pi 0 (v1.2) set gadget, , have wifi dongle connected it?

thought no isn't 0 connects host pc via micro usb port (not power port). if solder usb cable test pads on zero, free usb port wifi dongle, assume wifi dongle visible host pc , zero.

end goal have 0 configured ethernet gadget that's visible host pc via ssh , http. wifi set hotspot idevices can connect , print pdfs. host pc can download pdfs , print hard copies.

before posting this, stumbled on possibility of using esp8266 wifi start looking down path alternative - can recommend esp8266 doesn't require super-fine soldering?

thanks
rob

evilguppy wrote:hi all,

possible have pi 0 (v1.2) set gadget, , have wifi dongle connected it?

thought no isn't 0 connects host pc via micro usb port (not power port). if solder usb cable test pads on zero, free usb port wifi dongle, assume wifi dongle visible host pc , zero.

no, won't free port. you're still using it, via test pads instead of socket.

just before posting this, stumbled on possibility of using esp8266 wifi start looking down path alternative - can recommend esp8266 doesn't require super-fine soldering?

soldering required, i'm sure i've seen mention of modules require few wires or pins soldered gpio connector on zero.

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