11-09-2019, 01:08 PM
(11-09-2019, 08:16 AM)geokon Wrote: I'm likely not aware of some design considerations here, but I assume the next iteration of the device would just skip the barrel jack entirely? It's a very bizarre design that requires either a special wall wart or a esoteric USB to barrel cable.
Barrel jacks for power are very common. So are 5V/3A DC wall warts with barrel plugs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coaxial_power_connector
It's simple, economical, mature technology, and parts are widely available.
Just to be clear, I was not saying that connecting the PBP to two different power sources at the same time would damage the computer. It's possible that the necessary safeguards are in place, but there is no point in taking that risk in the first place.
