Anyone order a Buddipole Power Mini recently from Buddipole? I hear there is a version 2 with higher USB amps but the site does not mention ver 2 at all? Thanks in advance. KD9HYG.?
The POWERmini2 User Guide that came with my unit is Copyright 2021.? The Specifications Sheet on Page 13 lists a USB output voltage of 5.2 volts with a USB charge maximum output current of 4.0 amps.? Footnote 5 on the current specifies that "Exceeding the maximum current for USB will result in the output being disabled.? Disconnecting the device from the USB port will re-enable the USB output." Rich - K3SOM
If you are needing extra voltage from your power mini, I sort of have a work around. I only use one of my powerpole power out ports for my radio. So, to power my laptop or pi (or just charge my phone) I made a powerpole to cigarette lighter (12v) port connector. Then, I found a dual usb C car adapter that supports up to 36 watts out. Even hooking up my computer and phone, I can charge both while running 100 watts output on my radio.
If anyone has a better solution, I am definitely all ears!
On Wed, Sep 1, 2021 at 9:00 AM Rich Soltesz via <rgsoltesz=[email protected]> wrote:
The POWERmini2 User Guide that came with my unit is Copyright 2021.? The Specifications Sheet on Page 13 lists a USB output voltage of 5.2 volts with a USB charge maximum output current of 4.0 amps.? Footnote 5 on the current specifies that "Exceeding the maximum current for USB will result in the output being disabled.? Disconnecting the device from the USB port will re-enable the USB output." Rich - K3SOM
Joseph, its a very flexible and informative device in a well-designed small package.? So far, its a keeper!? Jason's video was very helpful and informative.
Rich Soltesz