Is the PowerBoost 1000C enough for Pi3 projects?
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Is the PowerBoost 1000C enough for Pi3 projects?
I'm considering doing a CM3 build, but I'm considering using something other than a PowerBoost 1000C because of how much power it can provide (5W). The Pi under full load and the display combined use ~4.1W which leaves 0.9 for the arduino and audio. That seems kind of tight. Has anybody actually had a problem with the 1000C as far as power delivery is concerned? I've seen it used so often and never heard any complaints, so I assume it's a non-issue.
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Re: Is the PowerBoost 1000C enough for Pi3 projects?
Try "PowerBoost 1000 basic"
I've used it for my project Pi3 + 4.3 hdmi screen
It's working without any powering issues
https://www.adafruit.com/product/2030
I've used it for my project Pi3 + 4.3 hdmi screen
It's working without any powering issues
https://www.adafruit.com/product/2030
Check out my builds:
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Re: Is the PowerBoost 1000C enough for Pi3 projects?
It looks like it can carry more current, but it doesn't act as a battery charger unfortunately. I guess I'll use a 1000C and upgrade if I run into issues.
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Re: Is the PowerBoost 1000C enough for Pi3 projects?
The 1000C is the same board as the 1000 and has C for Charging. That’s all.
So if it works with 1000 it will with 1000C and the reverse applies too.
You’d better go for a 1000C if you are going to use batteries, this will avoid using an extra charging board
So if it works with 1000 it will with 1000C and the reverse applies too.
You’d better go for a 1000C if you are going to use batteries, this will avoid using an extra charging board
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Re: Is the PowerBoost 1000C enough for Pi3 projects?
I went back just to be sure. The boost circuits are slightly different it seems. The basic has a TPS61030 with a 4A internal switch while the C has a TPS61090 and a 2A internal switch. However, from that, it seems the 1000C can actually provide up to 10W (even ~12.5 according to adafruit) instead of the 5 I assumed. I guess I had no reason to worry about it in the first place.
I think their page is just a little unclear. The 5W figure probably applies to the USB output and not the 5V dedicated output.
I think their page is just a little unclear. The 5W figure probably applies to the USB output and not the 5V dedicated output.
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