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    Tips on powering the Pi

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      phoenixrising last edited by

      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!

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        nuckinfutz last edited by

        @phoenixrising

        http://amzn.to/2jkF9J4

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

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          bhepler Project Sponsor last edited by

          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.

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            Atheose last edited by

            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.

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              RamblingGeekUk @Atheose last edited by

              @Atheose Which monitor are you using?

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