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      oldversions
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      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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      • cowboysdudeC
        cowboysdude Module Developer
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        You’re going to want to use two… trust me.

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

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          • cowboysdudeC
            cowboysdude Module Developer
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            Different voltages… you’ll burn that pi up LOL

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              • Mykle1M
                Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @oldversions
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                @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.
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                  oldversions @Mykle1
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                  @Mykle1 damn, hadn’t thought of that. Thanks!

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                  • Mykle1M
                    Mykle1 Project Sponsor Module Developer @oldversions
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                    @oldversions

                    :thumbsup:

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                    • bheplerB
                      bhepler Module Developer
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                      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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                      • cowboysdudeC
                        cowboysdude Module Developer @bhepler
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                        @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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