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What happens if you under-power voltage?
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03-29-2016, 08:44 AM
If you have 2.1 V versus 5.1 V, does it not boot or is it very slow?  Huh
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03-29-2016, 10:02 AM
Fortunately it doesn't boot. Please keep in mind that Pine64 uses Micro USB for DC-IN so if you're using common USB cables (resistance way too high) you're already risiking undervoltage situations. Using a quality PSU that is immune to voltage drops even with increasing consumption and a good cable is a must when you want to enjoy your board.

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03-29-2016, 11:54 AM
(03-29-2016, 10:02 AM)Andrew2 Wrote: ... Micro USB for DC-IN so if you're using common USB cables (resistance way too high) ...

Andrew2 - How much resistance is way too high? Maybe a better question is, what is ideal range of resistance?

Thanx
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03-29-2016, 02:39 PM
(03-29-2016, 10:02 AM)Andrew2 Wrote: Fortunately it doesn't boot. Please keep in mind that Pine64 uses Micro USB for DC-IN so if you're using common USB cables (resistance way too high) you're already risiking undervoltage situations. Using a quality PSU that is immune to voltage drops even with increasing consumption and a good cable is a must when you want to enjoy your board.

BTW: Is it possible that you enlarge your signature image a bit?

(03-29-2016, 11:54 AM)HeadShot Wrote:
(03-29-2016, 10:02 AM)Andrew2 Wrote: ... Micro USB for DC-IN so if you're using common USB cables (resistance way too high) ...

Andrew2 - How much resistance is way too high? Maybe a better question is, what is ideal range of resistance?

Thanx

Look at the cable whether it says something like 28AWG - that is bad cable. 20AWG - good cable Smile
more on this https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_wire_gauge
resistance of the 28AWG cable is 6 times more than 20AWG cable
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