I need to power an ethernet switch and it draws 5V and 1A. When we put it into the VRM from the 5V 2A port it fries. Is it possible to put it onto the RoboRIO DIO? I’m super confused -Ethan.
What do you mean by “it fries”? What device? What does “fries” mean? The VRM output is a maximum of 2A, so it should be able to easily power a device taking 1A. The 5V DIO rail on the Rio can output a maximum of 1A as well. Another option might be to power off the USB ports on the Rio, which can each supply 900 mA (I somewhat doubt the ethernet switch actually needs a full 1A).
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