MintyPi V3 Won't Charge

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MintyPi V3 Won't Charge

Post by Indian Hobo » Fri Jun 14, 2019 7:59 pm

As it says in the title my newly built MintyPi v3 won't charge. The battery indicator light does not light up, and a portable charger will not turn on when plugged into the Pi. I know for sure it isn't charging, as the "Low battery, shutting down" message will still appear when it's plugged in to a wall outlet. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: MintyPi V3 Won't Charge

Post by Helder » Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:39 pm

Are you using some dedicated USB-C charger like one from the Switch or a newer phone? if you are which I'm sure you are then you need to use a 5v only charger and not a usb-c charger that can do higher voltages.
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Re: MintyPi V3 Won't Charge

Post by Indian Hobo » Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:01 pm

Helder wrote:
Fri Jun 14, 2019 8:39 pm
Are you using some dedicated USB-C charger like one from the Switch or a newer phone? if you are which I'm sure you are then you need to use a 5v only charger and not a usb-c charger that can do higher voltages.
You were exactly right (I was using a switch charger). Thanks for the help!

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MintyPi V3 Wont Charge

Post by Barryasymn » Sat Jul 06, 2019 7:55 pm

correct- wont charge the battery for more than a minute.. ill post the model when i get home.

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