Is it OK to use a power supply with higher amps?
Thus, as long as you replace your power supply with one capable of providing as much or more amps than the previous, you’ll be fine.
Can I use a 5V adapter to power a 6V device?
The short answer is No. A 5V, 2A adapter gives 10W of power and the 6V,1A gives only 6W.
What if I connect a 12V power supply to a device rated at 5V?
The device will very likely burn out. In addition, depending on what the device is and the capacity of the 12V supply, connecting a 12V supply to a device rated 5V max could lead to a hazard – fire, explosion, etc.
Can I charge 6V battery with 5V charger?
To charge a 6 V lead acid battery requires 6.9 to 7.1 V. 5 V will just not work.
Can I use 5V instead of 3V?
There is not such thing (or there should be no such thing) as a 3V USB anything… USB is 5V, and always will be. It is a standard that all devices must comply with. This means that you should not be able to find an AC adaptor to 3V with USB, If you do find it, don’t buy it.
Can I use a 5V 3a charger with a 5V 1A device?
Yes, it is absolutely safe to charge a device with a charger that has more current capacity than needed. Since the voltage is held constant (5V), the only factor that determines current draw is the load (another term for resistance) the device places on the charger.
Can I use a 5V power supply on a 12V?
A 5V adaptor cannot drive a 12V device. Also, an adaptor of voltage higher than the device needed would damage your device.
Can I use a 5V adapter to power a 12V device?
Can I use a 9 volt adapter on a 6 volt device?
Yes you can! the thing is you need voltage regulator which converts 6V ,1.5 A to 9V , 0.6A, however this will drain battery faster it has many other reasons.
How many amps is a 6 volt battery?
A 6 volt battery can always be charged at 2 amps. If you’re dealing with a deep cycle battery, you must charge it at a low amperage like 2 to 4 amps. A 10 amp current could overload it or even cause it to explode. However, this depends on the battery.
How many amps does a 5V Raspberry Pi need?
4x devices that are rated as 5v (1.5 amps normal load, however during high loads can require up to 2 amps) 1x raspberry pi I’ve sourced a power supply that takes 240 AC mains supply and provides 5v @ 8 Amps. The RPI can see up to 1 Amp draw, or higher.
How many amps does a power supply take?
I’ve sourced a power supply that takes 240 AC mains supply and provides 5v @ 8 Amps. The RPI can see up to 1 Amp draw, or higher. Some take 0.5A by themselves with nothing plugged in. So you have a system that takes 6.5 Amps normally, but can jump to 9 Amps during high load. 8 Amps is less than 9 Amps.
What is the amperage rating of a power supply?
The amperage rating of a charger or power supply is the maximum it can supply. A device being charged will only take as much amperage as it requires. If your device needs 0.5 amps to charge, and your charger is rated at 1.0 amps, only 0.5 amps will be used.
Do I need a 12 volt regulator for 5 volt power supply?
Since 12 volts falls within this range, no further conditioning is necessary. That takes care of 4 of your 5 supply needs 12 volts. A small 5 volt regulator will certainly satisfy the last one. I’m thinking a diode, cap, voltage regulator, cap would do the job. Click to expand…