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5,2 volts to much for the raspberry pi?

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Hi, I was Just wondering if it is okey to use a 5,2 volts power supply with 1 ampere instead of the regular 5 volts power supply?

 

Thanks for all answers :-)

 

Bruce

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  • 0 in reply to johnbeetem

    LOL, I was just about to link my blog on that, Thanks John, gets the info to Bruce quicker.

     

    To summarize, there is no need to use a 5.2V adapter, if you have a good 5V one already. If your having issues then look to your USB cable, there are so many crappy ones out there, also if you have multiple devices on the USB, use a powered hub instead. If you have a multimeter, try different cables and measure the volts across TP1 and TP2, pick the cable that gives you the best voltage (Highest Voltage reading)

     

    This alone should fix any power related issues you have.

     

    Oh, and a 5.25V adapter is running the chips right on the edge of their MAX ratings, this I do not recommend.

     

    Regards

     

    Peter

  • 0 in reply to johnbeetem

    John/Peter as you both say the .2 V is lively to be a benefit if anything. Just enough to allow for the volt drop getting in to the Pi. Also the PSUs tend  to sag a  fraction when underload unless they are quite good ones image