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Re: Battery powered raspberry pi

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Originally Posted by Nathan4567a View Post
True, It would be better to use the super capacitors I guess if the robot's power is really unstable. On the other hand though if the power is truly that unstable, it might be better to concentrate on fixing the power issue before working on a power supply for the raspberry pi.
I don't entirely disagree. However there are many cases where because of division of labor the programmers (who we all know are *always* at fault...I am a programming mentor just so you know) might want a hedge against strange issues caused by the power to their computing equipment or mechanical issues they can't deal with.

Having a COTS device capable of eliminating this issue basically transparently might be worth having. At least then if they need to use it they can put it in and see the problem vanish. Take it out and see the problem happen. If it's COTS they don't need to design it or construct it just install it. Plus it makes life easier for FIRST because it can be sealed such that the risks from the stored energy are very tiny.