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WARNING
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I purchased three of these (see URL below) a few weeks ago. Perhaps I received a faulty batch but all three of them performed the same.

On a 'soak test' with an input of 14.2v and a 1R load on the 5v output. The 100uF 50v wkg capacitor next to the input terminals reached such a high temperature that I received a blister to my finger when I picked up the board. This was only after the unit had been supplying power for a few minutes. I doubt the capacitor will last for long before failing, perhaps causing the demise of the powered equipment.

I dont have a means of measuring the temperature it reached but it was hotter than my Weller soldering iron tip. I assume that this is caused by the current flowing through the cap, because 14.2v across a 50v cap should'nt get vaguely warm. The other 100uF 50v cap on the board was relatively cool, having only been heated by the dissipation of the silicone devices on the board.

Your experience may be different, but I would recommend a soak test before committing this board to use.

hth, Mike G8NXD

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Most anywhere that sells the Pi is going to have the power supplies.

Mick - W7CAT

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Watts the difference?? lol

Mick - W7CAT