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May not be related to your particular issue, but many instances I have seen where people report SD corruption were due to running the Pi off of USB hub/port pow

by kup0 8y ago

May not be related to your particular issue, but many instances I have seen where people report SD corruption were due to running the Pi off of USB hub/port power only (essentially underpowered) instead of from a wall plug -> USB power adapter. Been running daily for a couple of years now as a Pi-hole with no SD corruption (3B+ model). Still using the same card as I had in the beginning as well (Samsung Evo)

H1Supreme 8y ago
I have two that run all the time, and have been for over a year. I access them strictly via SSH, and they're always plugged into the wall. So, you may be on to something. That said, I do agree with OP's dislike of SD cards. I've had more than my share go bad in other devices.
- kup0 8y ago
  True, I would much prefer eMMC at a minimum (or a SATA connector and/or USB3 port that could boot an SSD and take advantage of its speed). I would definitely pay extra for these types of features vs. having to use SD
giobox 8y ago
This is indeed an issue, many usb 2 style chargers only provide 500ma per port, the Pi 3 is recommended for use with 2.5A power supplies. The official FAQ calls this out as well. Even many wall chargers don’t provide this - the standard one shipped with an iPhone that many people likely have isn’t powerful enough either. > https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/faqs/ https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/faqs/
- naikrovek 8y ago
  The only time I have ever witnessed a Pi actually using 2.5A is when it had an official touch screen attached, a camera running, as well as something in each USB port. I think continuous 2.5A is not needed, but is needed for an instant or two, here and there, if you are running headless. All most people would need is a sizeable capacitor across the input power pins, perhaps. Power supplies (people buying cheap ones, or being supplied with cheap ones -- looking at you, Amazon raspi kit sellers) are the number one source of failures that I have encountered with the pi. A good power supply is a lot more expensive than a cheap one, and people are reluctant to invest in a $20 supply when a $5 one has the same rating, so I can't blame anyone for that other than the sellers.
  - giobox 8y ago
    You’re absolutely right, the power draw is hugely affected by how many USB devices you attach etc. Stick with the recommended 2.5A though and you are likely to be fine. Much of the issues low power causes are often weird as well, it’s often not obvious it’s the root cause.

by kup0 8y ago

H1Supreme 8y ago

I have two that run all the time, and have been for over a year. I access them strictly via SSH, and they're always plugged into the wall. So, you may be on to something. That said, I do agree with OP's dislike of SD cards. I've had more than my share go bad in other devices.

kup0 8y ago
True, I would much prefer eMMC at a minimum (or a SATA connector and/or USB3 port that could boot an SSD and take advantage of its speed). I would definitely pay extra for these types of features vs. having to use SD

giobox 8y ago

This is indeed an issue, many usb 2 style chargers only provide 500ma per port, the Pi 3 is recommended for use with 2.5A power supplies. The official FAQ calls this out as well. Even many wall chargers don’t provide this - the standard one shipped with an iPhone that many people likely have isn’t powerful enough either. > https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/faqs/ https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/faqs/

naikrovek 8y ago
The only time I have ever witnessed a Pi actually using 2.5A is when it had an official touch screen attached, a camera running, as well as something in each USB port. I think continuous 2.5A is not needed, but is needed for an instant or two, here and there, if you are running headless. All most people would need is a sizeable capacitor across the input power pins, perhaps. Power supplies (people buying cheap ones, or being supplied with cheap ones -- looking at you, Amazon raspi kit sellers) are the number one source of failures that I have encountered with the pi. A good power supply is a lot more expensive than a cheap one, and people are reluctant to invest in a $20 supply when a $5 one has the same rating, so I can't blame anyone for that other than the sellers.
- giobox 8y ago
  You’re absolutely right, the power draw is hugely affected by how many USB devices you attach etc. Stick with the recommended 2.5A though and you are likely to be fine. Much of the issues low power causes are often weird as well, it’s often not obvious it’s the root cause.