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It's not - it's a hack. Powerbanks aren't design for random surge in power output which is what Raspberry Pi requires. Usually used for charging other batterie
by clanrebornyes 8y ago
It's not - it's a hack. Powerbanks aren't design for random surge in power output which is what Raspberry Pi requires.
Usually used for charging other batteries.
- u02sgb 8y agoCan you clarify why? Surely they are just normal batteries with a charging circuit? I'd have thought it was more a problem with "pass through charging" where the battery needs to discharge (RPi) and charge at the same time.
- WrtCdEvrydy 8y agoPowerbanks are designed for continous load for a trickle charge. An RPi can suck down a continously changing power input.
- jdietrich 8y agoThat depends on the powerbank. Many powerbanks with Quick Charge 3.0 support will supply over 4A at 5V without power delivery negotiation. It's a hack, but so is the Raspberry Pi - I wouldn't trust a powerbank for anything critical, but I wouldn't trust a Raspberry Pi either.
- cat199 8y ago> Powerbanks aren't design for What particularly makes them unsuitable for this? Many things 'aren't designed' for something but work just fine in that capacity..