Packet Hog V1
A power distribution board for multi-node wardriving rigs. One USB-C input powers up to 10 Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-C5 modules, so you can run a full node array off a single power source instead of a battery per unit.
The 10 edge SMA connectors (J1–J10) are mounted to the board for physical mounting/strain relief only — there's no PCB trace routing signal to them. Each node module's antenna signal reaches its SMA connector through a short U.FL–to–SMA pigtail cable (visible in the photos above), not through the board's copper.
If you've used a Piglet before, this is the same setup — Packet Hog inherits it by design.
What's included
In the box
- 1x Packet Hog V1 board
- Printed case
Not included
- ESP32-C5 / XIAO node modules
- Antennas
- USB-C cable / power supply
Mounting your modules
Every header position follows the same rule: seat each module so its USB-C port faces the same side as the nearby capacitor (like C11 next to H1A/H1B). The module's U.FL antenna pad ends up facing the opposite side. Match the orientation of the onboard USB-C connector (J11). Get this backwards and the module won't seat or power on correctly — double check before powering on.
FAQ
Why does the board silkscreen say "V6"?
That's an internal prototype revision number from development. The earlier V5/V6 prototypes were never sold or supported and won't be made again — this is the first sold, supported version of the board, referred to here as V1.
Do the SMA connectors carry the antenna signal through the board?
No — see the note above. They're mounted to the board for physical support, and each node's signal reaches its connector via a short pigtail from the module itself.
Is this open source?
Yes — full KiCad design files, BOM, and README are on GitHub, under CC BY-NC 4.0 (personal/non-commercial use).