Timeline for Powering from a non-dedicated power source
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| Feb 14, 2015 at 15:46 | comment | added | user2813274 | @NickMcCloud unfortunately the Pi doesn't have the wires connected to be able to ask more, so it's unlikely to work unless it's some sort of charging port. | |
| Jun 22, 2012 at 15:38 | comment | added | Nick McCloud | In that respect, a USB port is spec'd to provide a minimum of 100mA but can do more on request of the device plugged in, if it is designed to be able to deliver more, you'd have to look at the spec of the USB port/device you are using which in the majority of cases I doubt you'll be able to find easily. | |
| Jun 13, 2012 at 1:26 | comment | added | ramblinjan | So, a clarification: the USB port may not have a label since it isn't an adapter. | |
| Jun 12, 2012 at 22:49 | comment | added | ramblinjan | Non-dedicated means the purpose of the power supply isn't exclusively to provide power to the device (like a 5V 700mA AC adapter). | |
| Jun 12, 2012 at 21:21 | history | answered | Nick McCloud | CC BY-SA 3.0 |