• From: Wisconsin
  • Registered: 2011-03-23
  • Posts: 112

Topic: USB As Power Source

Can the USB port safely power the C1/Infocast 3.5 units from a 2a/5v power supply?

Owner of three Chumby One, an Insignia 3.5, and Sony Dash C10. A tinkerer at heart and IT manager by trade.
  • From: Dallas, Tx
  • Registered: 2011-01-08
  • Posts: 1,260

Re: USB As Power Source

can what usb port power a chumby?   any 2+ amp usb port should be able to.

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  • From: Arizona
  • Registered: 2012-05-17
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Re: USB As Power Source

Standard USB ports on computers will only supply 500ma or .5 amps. This will not keep a Chumby happy and is bad for the computer!

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Re: USB As Power Source

Note that you cannot power the chumby through *its* USB port, only through the power jack (or battery if appropriate).

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  • From: Wisconsin
  • Registered: 2011-03-23
  • Posts: 112

Re: USB As Power Source

Duane wrote:

Note that you cannot power the chumby through *its* USB port, only through the power jack (or battery if appropriate).

Ok thanks.

Owner of three Chumby One, an Insignia 3.5, and Sony Dash C10. A tinkerer at heart and IT manager by trade.