i suppose its a standard 2.1mm tip on the pi?
i suppose its a standard 2.1mm tip on the pi?
I read somewhere that the pi/dac draws 300mA in use, the Lidl solar charger output is 5V/0.5 amp according to the manual.
The pi power supply comes with a micro usb connector.Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
so it is, I was looking at the solar panel spec rather than the actual output from the supply.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kit1cat
MY Pi & Dac combo is now operational. a hdd plugged into the usb port and hard wired currently into the router. control is via my tablet using volumio and powered by my tablet charger. (perhaps it may be a tad underpowered but works) wouldnt run a small usb drive so connected a bigger powered one and off it went.
Welcome to the Pi club, daftee... Shows that even the daftest of daftees can use one! :eyebrows:
Marco.
When do we get to see a picture of the Paul Hynes supply?
Looking at the charge times, I would say it's probably not a good bet. That battery at capacity will run the Pi + DAC for somewhere in the region of 7 hours without a top up, but the quoted figures for recharging are most likely with the panel sat outside facing the sun. If it's going to sit in a window to get charge, you can probably at least double that charge time figure. Comparing the charging times when plugged in, it doesn't look like a very good quality solar panel. If the solar panel isn't that much of an issue, then you're better off with an Anker battery which are very good.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kit1cat
I think a decent quality 5V feed from the mains is going to beat a battery though.
Interesting thing... I've just been snorting some DSD but it won't play with either Medium and Best Sync Interpolator selected. (with upsampling disabled)
Hi Stephen,Quote:
Originally Posted by cyclopse
Good question! I've been away visiting friends up in Scotland, and have just got back, so haven't had time to do anything much with hi-fi. However, I should be able to get some pics up, along with a review, before the weekend - so watch this space :)
In the meantime, I can certainly confirm that it is very good indeed and elevates the sonic performance of the RPi into the veritable super-league! :cool:
Marco.