#1

Probably an easy answer only I can’t find anywhere that does answer this. But U.K. users. Are you using an plug adapter or a raspberry pi power adapter.

None of my pi adapters deliver the 5.25V - 2A that comes with the Norns. As I’m not a fan of socket adapters just wondered what other alternatives there are?

#2

Hi, I’m using a 5.1v 2.5a with no problems. I struggled to find one, but if you search ebay uk for ‘Official RPi 3 Black UK/ EU Power Supply 5.1V 2.5A’ they are out there. My Pi board is the 3B+.

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#3

and this is on the stock Norns not the shield? I have a 3B+ power supply

#4

Ah sorry, you did say stock Norns. Ebay uk or power adaptors uk normally have what I need but i’m seeing nothing for 5.25v 2a :frowning:

#5

yeah its a funny voltage but i don’t want to blow the board - awaiting an adapter plug but it doesn’t look like you can just connect a regular pi supply into it…thanks for the help though :slight_smile:

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#6

I use an adaptor on my Norns shield, but that’s to angle the power cord right for some strain relief. Sorry I can’t be of more help.

#7

I don’t know if this is recommended or stupid, but i plug the usb cable into an old iphone charger

#8

On the stock version - sorry have to check

#9

stock … 20 charssss

#10

I’m in the US but I use the old 12W iPad chargers I have around the house.

5.2v - 2.4A with stock Norns and Shield. Plus they look nice! It uses a plug adapter of sorts. The new USB C iPad chargers with a C to Mini-B cable would be slick but we are entering luxury power adapter territory :robot:

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#11

You are looking for a power supply with the correct voltage and sufficient amperage to feed your norns. 2.5 amps in this case will provide a bit more available power for hungry usb externals if needed.

The additional amperage will not be an issue, something under powered however would likely cause issues under heavy processor load.

Someone please correct me if I am wrong!

#12

5V is fine btw, but a little higher is typically good for overhead.

the norns power system i believe is much more robust than a standard pi, but i would still suggest 2A or more.

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