On 27/12/2019 21:03, Folderol wrote:
> On Fri, 27 Dec 2019 15:51:03 -0500
> Fred McKenzie  wrote:
>>> An older (version 1.1) Raspberry Pi 2 has suffered a broken microUSB
>>> power input connector.

>>> For now I'm powering it via the GPIO header, but I believe that will
>>> bypass whatever internal overcurrent protection is present. Is there
>>> a better way to connect power that will preserve internal protection?

The over current protection is mainly to stop you drawing too much
current through the USB ports on the Pi. If you aren't using high
powered USB equipment, it's not going to be an issue.

> It is bypassing the current protection, but you can get pretty good
protection
> by putting a 2A quick-blow fuse in line. Depending on what you're running,
you
> might even be able to go down to 1A.

Or use power supply which wont deliver over 2A.

---druck

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