Vidiot Power Supply Question
Category: Helpdesk · Tags: vidiot · Posts: 5
#1 — 743v04 · 2019-05-09
I am loving my Vidiot first of all, thanks for all of your guys’ hard work! I have several desktop units that I am trying to figure out an integrated power solution for, and I am wondering if there is any leeway in the PSU voltage that the Vidiot is able to safely accept. I searched around and wasn’t able to find any specifics on what kind of internal regulation it might have, any insight would be appreciated!
#2 — Z0NK0UT · 2019-05-15
Using the Vidiot with any power supply other than the one provided by LZX would pose a risk to the instrument and void the warranty. It wouldn’t be a good idea to send the Vidiot any voltage above 5V.
A nice power strip and lots of cable ties might be the best solution.
#3 — creatorlars · 2019-05-16
You could power it from any 1.2Amp 5V source (like a phone charger) and a cable like this! I’m not sure if that helps. Definitely don’t power it by a voltage above 5V.
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-USB-Type-Barrel-Cable/dp/B009C3CJG4
Link: Amazon.com: StarTech.com 2m USB to Type M Barrel Cable - USB to 5.5mm 5V DC...
#4 — 743v04 · 2019-05-16
Thanks so much Lars! I had not thought to use USB power for some reason, that’s actually perfect.
#5 — SPIKE · 2020-01-18
just an FYI…
i have been upgrading my powerstrips with ones that have USB power ports on them.
like this: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V3JZDW7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and also using one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HK7WWFS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
i noticed an issue with my Vidiot creating a ground noise with my main audio output when i was streaming live.
unplugging it from the USB power port and plugging it into a USB PSU on a regular outlet plug killed the ground noise.
i also noticed this same problem with my two norns.
one norns can be plugged into the USB power port but the second norns has to be plugged into a USB PSU.