12-06-2020, 02:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 12-06-2020, 02:47 PM by calinb.
Edit Reason: Added note about smart interface
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(12-06-2020, 01:09 PM)appelgriebsc Wrote: The dock has a higher watt than the pbpro itself as it can be used to also power accessories connected to it (usb drives, ...)
As written in the announcement: https://www.pine64.org/2020/11/15/novemb...he-future/
Thanks for the announcement link!
I don't think USB Type-C is rated for 12 A. Even USB PD is only 5A maximum. See page 45 here:
https://web.archive.org/web/201612201029...Type-C.pdf
It does say that PD voltage is "configurable." 60 watts would require 12 V at 5 A. Can the dock handle 12V? I don't think such a supply exists on the Pine64 webstore though and I think most 12 V / 5 A capable power supplies will not support a USB Type-C connector (more likely a co-axial barrel connector). An adapter would have to be made.
Okay--there is this one but I think being a "smart" interface, a certified USB Type-C power supply is required:
https://pine64.com/product/rockpro64-12v...46c16e2e66
and it does use a barrel connector but I only see the USB Type-C dongle power connector on the dock.