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Re: Amperage Question

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Originally Posted by weaversam8 View Post
The power adapter for it specifies 12 volts 5 amps MAX. You really think 2A would be enough?
Did you look at the link I posted? That 5A rating on the power adapter is so that the board can power a full assortment of peripherals connected to it. If you aren't powering a lot of peripherals, you will get less current draw.