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====== Powering Vizy ====== | ====== Powering Vizy ====== | ||
- | Powering Vizy is typically done by plugging in the AC-DC power adapter that comes with Vizy into Vizy's power input connector. The power adapter supplies 12V at 2.5A. The [[wiki:poe_getting_started|PoE adapter]] is a popular way to power Vizy as well. But Vizy can be powered by other means as well. | + | Powering Vizy is typically done by plugging in the AC-DC power adapter that comes with Vizy into Vizy's power input connector. The power adapter supplies 12V at 2.5A. |
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+ | Alternately, the [[wiki:poe_getting_started|PoE adapter]] is a popular way to power Vizy. But Vizy can be powered by other means as well. | ||
===== Powering Vizy through the power input connector ===== | ===== Powering Vizy through the power input connector ===== | ||
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* Vizy's power input connector can accept between 7.5V and 18V. | * Vizy's power input connector can accept between 7.5V and 18V. | ||
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* Vizy's internal 5V switching power supply can supply up to 6A and operates at 90% efficiency. The 5V supply is used to power the Raspberry Pi, the [[wiki:pinouts|5V output]], and the USB ports. The sum of all these currents should not exceed 6A. | * Vizy's internal 5V switching power supply can supply up to 6A and operates at 90% efficiency. The 5V supply is used to power the Raspberry Pi, the [[wiki:pinouts|5V output]], and the USB ports. The sum of all these currents should not exceed 6A. | ||
* The power input connector is reverse-polarity protected. | * The power input connector is reverse-polarity protected. | ||
+ | * The power input connector is compatible with a [[https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/cui-devices/PP3-002C/992138|3.5mm outer diameter barrel connector with 1.1mm inner diameter]] | ||
===== Powering Vizy through the USB-C connector ===== | ===== Powering Vizy through the USB-C connector ===== | ||
- | You can power Vizy with a 5V supply through the USB-C connector. This is useful if you want to use a [[https://bestreviews.com/electronics/chargers/best-portable-chargers|portable charger]] to power Vizy via battery. (Portable chargers output 5V through a USB port and have large battery capacity.) | + | You can power Vizy with a 5V supply through the USB-C connector. This is useful if you want to use a [[https://bestreviews.com/electronics/chargers/best-portable-chargers|portable charger]] to power Vizy via battery. (Portable chargers output 5V through a USB port and typically have a large battery capacity.) |
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* The 5V supply should be at least 4.8V and not exceed 5.25V. | * The 5V supply should be at least 4.8V and not exceed 5.25V. | ||
* The USB-C cable should have a high current capacity. | * The USB-C cable should have a high current capacity. | ||
* When using a 5V supply, the [[wiki:pinouts|12V output]] won't be available and should not be used. | * When using a 5V supply, the [[wiki:pinouts|12V output]] won't be available and should not be used. | ||
- | * The button will no longer control power to Vizy. Vizy will come on as soon as you plug it into the 5V supply. | + | * The button will no longer control power to Vizy. Vizy will power on as soon as you plug in the 5V supply. |
* You can still do a safe shut-down of Vizy by holding the button until the Raspberry Pi shuts down, indicated by the beep. You can then unplug the 5V supply from the USB-C port. | * You can still do a safe shut-down of Vizy by holding the button until the Raspberry Pi shuts down, indicated by the beep. You can then unplug the 5V supply from the USB-C port. | ||
* All other aspects of Vizy will function normally. | * All other aspects of Vizy will function normally. | ||
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===== Powering Vizy through the I/O connector ===== | ===== Powering Vizy through the I/O connector ===== | ||
- | You can also power Vizy through the I/O connector, which can be convenient if you want to reduce the things plugging into your Vizy, and you don't mind giving up the [[wiki:pinouts|12V output]] (the 12V output is designed to also be a power input.) To power Vizy through the [[wiki:pinouts|I/O connector]] hook the negative side of the supply to one of the Ground pins (pin 1 or 8) and the positive side to the 12V output (pin 2). The same conditions apply to this method as apply to powering Vizy through the power input connector, including reverse-polarity protection. | + | {{wiki:image_443.jpg?600}} |
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+ | You can also power Vizy through the I/O connector, which can be convenient since the [[wiki:pinouts|I/O connector]] terminal blocks are easy to use. The disadvantage is that you lose the [[wiki:pinouts|12V output]] for the time being (the 12V output is designed to also be a power input.) To power Vizy through the [[wiki:pinouts|I/O connector]], hook the negative side of the supply to one of the Ground pins (pin 1 or 8) and the positive side to the 12V output (pin 2). The same conditions apply to this method as for powering Vizy through the power input connector, including reverse-polarity protection. | ||
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+ | For example, if you have a 12V battery or power source, you can easily wire it into Vizy's I/O connector and be up and running quickly. | ||
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