Good Morning
The documentation shows 3 options to provide 5V to the smoothieboard.
- By plugging a USB cable in, USB cables provide 5V : So far have been using this one.
- By soldering a voltageregulator to the board ( and providing 12+24V, which the voltage regulator then turns into 5V ) : Not very confident on my soldering skills for this one yet, maybe for the future.
- By providing 5V directly to the 5V power input ( next to the VBB power input ) : Seems to be the best option for me right now.
I got an ZIUMIER DC to DC Step Down Converter Buck Converter,12V-24V to 5V 3A Voltage Reducer Regulator Power Transformer Module and powered it from my 24v power supply. Used a multi meter to confirm the output, steady 5.08V and 3.25A.
Just want to confirm if is ok to connect that to the board. not sure if will be too much current. Could not find any information if there is a limit on the current provided to the board. I have really basic skills on electronics, so please forgive me if the question is too basic.
Thank You
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