This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Devin 📈
What We’re Building
Right now, p1ngx is developing several prototype boards — a project I’m building entirely on my own, both to learn and to lay the foundation for a future business.
| Model | Type | Ports | Power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| p1ngx S4 UM | Unmanaged Switch | 4 | USB-C PD | Compact entry model |
| p1ngx S8 UM | Unmanaged Switch | 8 | USB-C PD | Ideal for small labs |
| p1ngx S12 UM | Unmanaged Switch | 12 | USB-C PD | Advanced, high-capacity setup |
All boards are designed with RJ-45 ports (with magnetics), Microchip / Realtek Ethernet ICs, and modular PCB layouts for scalable manufacturing and educational purposes.
Why I Built It
I’ve always wanted to do both — build software and design hardware.
While I’ve spent years coding and managing projects, I realized I didn’t just want to work on top of technology — I wanted to understand what’s happening underneath it.
These switches are the first devices I’ve ever built, and they’re not finished yet — I’m still learning, experimenting, and improving the designs step by step.
It’s a process full of trial and error, but that’s what makes it exciting.
p1ngx started as a small experiment — and I hope it will be slowly growing into something much bigger.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Devin 📈
Devin 📈 | Sciencx (2025-10-24T15:29:05+00:00) Introducing p1ngx — Networking. Retrieved from https://www.scien.cx/2025/10/24/introducing-p1ngx-networking/
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