I have a camera connected to a regular Pi B (or maybe B+). I mounted an outlet which has USB ports into an outdoor electrical box, put an outdoor "in use" cover on the box, then cut a hole for the camera, sealing around it (carefully!) with silicone. Attached an electrical cord to the outlet and plu...

Sorry, I see I didn't reply to the other part of your question. Yes, the plan is currently to put the entire unit inside the wall. It just doesn't produce that much heat to be an issue, I don't think. The most heat would come from the 110->5v transformer. I'll need both USB ports, since one will be ...

Right! That makes sense. Thanks.

Hmm.. Interesting idea! So, it doesn't hurt anything to directly connect the two USB ports together like that? I'd certainly be willing to give that a try. I'm also not above soldering.

So, looking at the web page mentioned, it appears as though the Micronet SP907NS has supposedly been known to work when directly plugged into the R-Pi. Unfortunately, this device isn't really very available. I can't find anywhere to purchase it in the US. Does someone know of a way to get hold of on...