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Questions tagged [alternative-power]

The methods for powering the Raspberry Pi via sources other than its micro-USB connection.

The methods for powering the Raspberry Pi via sources other than its micro-USB connection.

For other power methods that relate to the Raspberry Pi's micro-USB connection, please use the tag.

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Can I use an ATX power supply to power a graphics card, the USB3380EVB and a Pi?

I am going to plug a GT4640 using the USB3380EVB. This board connects to the USB slot of the Pi. The USB3380EVB has his own power supply which provide energy to the GT640. I am concern about power issues. I don't know if I will need some security…
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Can I use my acer chromebook 11 charger to power my raspberry pi 4b?

What does it mean when my acer chromebook 11 charger says "5v ⎓ 3a / 9v ⎓ 3a / 15v ⎓ 3a / 20v ⎓ 2.25a" on the ac adapter? I want it to output 5 volts with 3 amps, but I am confused at why it also has the other options afterward. I am thinking about…
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Raspberry Pi Low Power warning when connecting without USB cable

I'm trying to connect power to Raspberry Pi 3B+ directly without USB cable, as in this question. I've tried both connecting the 5V and GND extension pins as in this answer and connecting to PP2 and PP5 according to this answer. But I get low power…
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How to power a Raspberry Pi 3B+ with DC-DC Boost Convertor module (3.5v to 5v) via GPIO Pins

I am trying to power up a Raspberry Pi 3B+ via GPIO pins and have read about the specs to provide 5V input voltage. Since there are no batteries that can directly output 5v - i had to fallback to 3.7V battery(s). I am using a 3.7v to 5v DC-DC Boost…
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Raspberry Pi 3 and UPS Pico HV3.0A, cold boot

I am already building a Pi 3 mobile project, with a 5 inch screen, Bluetooth keyboard and so on. What Ii am interested in is using the new version of UPS Pico HV3.0A, that supports up to 3A of current, to power my project. The question is this:…
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Raspberry Pi 2 rewire power input

I want to use my raspberry pi 2 as an media center and use movies from my usb HDD Now the problem is that it runs short on power for that usb HDD (my usb hdd uses 2 usb ports btw) Now I found an old usb hub with external power supply (5v, 2A) and I…
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