Tips on powering the Pi

[phoenixrising]

I am just looking for others ideas on how to power the PI and monitor, so that I only have one power cord going down the wall. Thanks!

[nuckinfutz]

@phoenixrising

http://amzn.to/2jkF9J4

Monitor cord and pi power supply are stored inside the mirror housing

[bhepler]

I use one of these: NextGadget 3-Port USB Desk Charger. USB ports are powered strongly enough for the Pi, and it powers the monitor via the AC plug.

Only downside: the cord itself is only about 4 feet long. So if your mirror isn’t going right over an electrical outlet, you may have to wire in an extension cord yourself.

[Atheose]

Just to give an alternative to what others are saying: my monitor has built-in USB ports, and I’m powering my pi from that just fine. So the only cord I have is the single power cord going into the monitor.

[RamblingGeekUk]

@Atheose Which monitor are you using?