06-11-2016, 10:55 PM
I have 5 Pine64+ 2G models I just received today. I am planning to build a Wimpy Cluster and starting with 5 to prototype the idea.
The inspiration came from this paper:
http://coen.boisestate.edu/ece/files/201...ter_v2.pdf
In his paper, he created a custom PCB to both power the board from the 5V input and twidle with an LED.
In my setup, I am planning to use the battery input from a standard PC Power supply instead to simplify cabling (and I see the jumper on the board to switch to battery).
The main question I have is do I need to add a ploy (or other) fuse (as he describes) to protect from short circuits?
Also, I cannot think of any reason, but I would not expect a performance decrease just because I am on battery power?
And no, I am not an EE.
Thanks,
-henry
The inspiration came from this paper:
http://coen.boisestate.edu/ece/files/201...ter_v2.pdf
In his paper, he created a custom PCB to both power the board from the 5V input and twidle with an LED.
In my setup, I am planning to use the battery input from a standard PC Power supply instead to simplify cabling (and I see the jumper on the board to switch to battery).
The main question I have is do I need to add a ploy (or other) fuse (as he describes) to protect from short circuits?
Also, I cannot think of any reason, but I would not expect a performance decrease just because I am on battery power?
And no, I am not an EE.
Thanks,
-henry
