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axzxc1236

02-16-2018, 10:33 AM
I've been thinking about getting a Tinker Board S when it becomes available, but in some cases (at school) I will need to power it with a power bank, so I've been searching for a power bank that can power a Tinker Board from name brands (I heard ASUS Zenpower and Mi power bank has good reputation where I live), but I can't find one (that can reliably power it) because most of them only has 5V 2.4A output, is that enough to power a Tinker Board? (Or should I just give up on buying a power bank?)

jeepthing

02-16-2018, 11:19 AM
(02-16-2018, 10:33 AM)i\m using a power bank with 2 2.4 outputs I got off amazon for 11.99$ to run board and 7 inch screen I 3D printed a box for screen and vesa mount case for board mounted together my Tinker Box  axzxc1236 Wrote: [ -> ]I've been thinking about getting a Tinker Board S when it becomes available, but in some cases (at school) I will need to power it with a power bank, so I've been searching for a power bank that can power a Tinker Board from name brands (I heard ASUS Zenpower and Mi power bank has good reputation where I live), but I can't find one (that can reliably power it) because most of them only has 5V 2.4A output, is that enough to power a Tinker Board? (Or should I just give up on buying a power bank?)

Jay Smith

02-17-2018, 04:30 AM
(02-16-2018, 11:19 AM)jeepthing Wrote: [ -> ]
(02-16-2018, 10:33 AM)i\m using a power bank with 2 2.4 outputs I got off amazon for 11.99$ to run board and 7 inch screen I 3D printed a box for screen and vesa mount case for board mounted together my Tinker Box  axzxc1236 Wrote: [ -> ]I've been thinking about getting a Tinker Board S when it becomes available, but in some cases (at school) I will need to power it with a power bank, so I've been searching for a power bank that can power a Tinker Board from name brands (I heard ASUS Zenpower and Mi power bank has good reputation where I live), but I can't find one (that can reliably power it) because most of them only has 5V 2.4A output, is that enough to power a Tinker Board? (Or should I just give up on buying a power bank?)

Yes, 2.4a is good.  2.4 is very close to 3a. The TB uses just 4 watts. The ASUS ZenPower looks to be a 5 star.
I ran my TB with a 1.8a for a long time and it did fine with no problems, no freezes, no logoffs, no reboots, and no black screens.


2.4amps Read the reviews
Vinsic 20000mAh Ultra Slim Power Bank, 10 Times for iPhone 5/5S, Dual USB Portable External Battery Charger for iPhone, iPad, Samsung, Cell Phones.

https://www.amazon.com/20000mAh-Portable...power+bank

Product Description has a different amps than the picture. Typo maybe?


Oh my!
Anker 20100mAh Portable Charger PowerCore 20100 - Ultra High Capacity Power Bank with 4.8A Output, PowerIQ Technology for iPhone, iPad & Samsung Galaxy & More – Black

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-20100mAh-Po...Power+Bank


Charges in 6 hours!
Anker PowerCore 26800 Portable Charger, 26800mAh External Battery with Dual Input Port and Double-Speed Recharging, 3 USB Ports for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Android and other Smart Devices

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JIWQPMW/ref...B00X5RV14Y
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