Thread: Powering the Raspberry Pi
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Re: Powering the Raspberry Pi
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Won't the 5V converter already be powering the D-Link? Or can it provide for both?
Sorry, I was trying to say use the 12->5v converter that AndyMark sells. It's inexpensive, has amperage capacity, mounting holes, and lets you put the converter on it's own breaker. Then there is never any question about power to the Raspberry Pi. It's also not a cheaply made part, it will stand up to the banging around that a robot takes during the season.
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