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  • O Offline
    oldversions
    last edited by Jun 10, 2017, 12:59 AM

    Dumb question, but is there a way to splice the raspi’s power cable with the power supply from the monitor so I only have one cable going to the outlet, or am I going to have to use two outlets to power my mirror?

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      cowboysdude Module Developer
      last edited by Jun 10, 2017, 1:08 AM

      You’re going to want to use two… trust me.

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        oldversions @cowboysdude
        last edited by Jun 10, 2017, 1:15 AM

        @cowboysdude i’ll take your word for it then. Thanks.

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          cowboysdude Module Developer
          last edited by Jun 10, 2017, 1:17 AM

          Different voltages… you’ll burn that pi up LOL

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            oldversions @cowboysdude
            last edited by Jun 10, 2017, 1:25 AM

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              Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @oldversions
              last edited by Jun 10, 2017, 3:44 AM

              @oldversions said in A Question About Power Cables:

              am I going to have to use two outlets to power my mirror?

              Put one of these in. All your power needs and only one wire leading out of the mirror to one outlet.
              0_1497066330964_ministrip2.jpg

              Create a working config
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                oldversions @Mykle1
                last edited by Jun 10, 2017, 4:11 AM

                @Mykle1 damn, hadn’t thought of that. Thanks!

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                  Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @oldversions
                  last edited by Jun 10, 2017, 11:14 AM

                  @oldversions

                  :thumbsup:

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                    bhepler Module Developer
                    last edited by Jun 11, 2017, 8:15 PM

                    I use a travel charger. It has an AC outlet for the monitor and a hefty USB socket for the Pi. Plus, you can plug other things into the USB sockets (such as LED lights).

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                      cowboysdude Module Developer @bhepler
                      last edited by Jun 11, 2017, 11:29 PM

                      @bhepler said in A Question About Power Cables:

                      I use a travel charger. It has an AC outlet for the monitor and a hefty USB socket for the Pi. Plus, you can plug other things into the USB sockets (such as LED lights).

                      Wish I had found this a while ago!!! BUT I will order one anyway!! :)

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