06-05-2016, 09:33 PM
(06-05-2016, 07:37 PM)CHeitkamp Wrote: About your not too dumb question:
I only (dis)connect the module, if the power cable is detached from the board.
I noticed 2 things about the wifi/bt module:
1. The APX803 gets quite warm, if the wifi/bt module is attached - usaly it stays cold
2. There are some unpopulated smd parts on the wifi/bt module - is this intended?
Thanks for that... had to ask!
Ok, I was writing my reply when you posted that... so didn't see that till just now...
So, I can't comment on the APX803 atm, other than to say that with the module plugged it, it was certainly warm to touch, but I havn't run the pine64 without it, so don't know what different that makes to it's temperature in my case.
As far as populated components, on my module, there appear to be spaces for components (SMD resistors/capacitors) but not populated. Here is a pic of mine if that helps... which is working btw before you ask!
Pete