2023-P-811 PowerPole Power Supply HAT for Raspberry Pi 12-24V Installation Guide

Thank you for choosing the RF.Guru PowerPole Power Supply HAT for Raspberry Pi 12-24V power supply. This guide will walk you through the installation process and important considerations for using this power supply with your Raspberry Pi, including the Raspberry Pi 5.

Compatibility

The 2023-P-811 PowerPole Power Supply HAT for Raspberry Pi 12-24V
 is designed to work with all Raspberry Pi models, including:

  • Raspberry Pi 5
  • Raspberry Pi 4
  • Raspberry Pi 3

Key Specifications

  • Output Voltage: 4.75V - 5.25V (Nominal: 5V)
  • Maximum Current: 3A
  • Designed for stable power delivery with minimal voltage drop

Warnings

  • Do not use both the PowerPole Power Supply HAT and USB together as this will damage your Pi !

Installation Steps

Step 1: Connect the PowerPole Power Supply

  • Simply push the PowerPole power supply on top of the Pi.

Step 2: Enabling GPIO Power Boot (Only for Raspberry Pi 5)

By default, the Raspberry Pi 5 boots only from USB-C Power Delivery. To enable GPIO boot follow these steps:

  1. Boot the Raspberry Pi 5 using USB-C power.
  2. Open a terminal and enter the following command:
         sudo rpi-eeprom-config -e
  3. At the bottom of the configuration file, add the following line:
         PSU_MAX_CURRENT=3000
  4. Save and exit the file.
  5. Power-off the Raspberry Pi for the changes to take effect.

Performance & Voltage Considerations

  • The Raspberry Pi models operate optimally within a voltage range of 4.75V to 5.25V.
  • The power supply should provide sufficient current (up to 3A) to prevent voltage drops under high loads.
  • The Pi 5 has lower internal resistance than previous models, leading to stable voltage readings even under load.
  • If you experience voltage drops, check your total peripheral power draw.

Troubleshooting

Issue: Raspberry Pi 5 Not Booting from GPIO Power

  • Ensure you have configured PSU_MAX_CURRENT=3000 in the EEPROM settings.
  • Check for excessive peripheral power draw exceeding 3A.

Issue: Low Voltage Warnings on the Raspberry Pi

  • Verify the power supply voltage at the GPIO pins using a multimeter.
  • Ensure that no peripherals are overloading the power supply.

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