Subj : Re: Rpi / BBC Micro / Micobit
To   : McDoob
From : Avon
Date : Fri Jan 07 2022 14:59:00

On 06 Jan 2022 at 06:28p, McDoob pondered and said...
 
 Mc> Yep, that's pretty important. Obviously, the older (and low-powered)
 Mc> versions don't need much, but the Pi3 and Pi4 need a surprising amount
 Mc> of power...2.5 and 3 amps, respectively!

Yep I've found this out just in recent days, I don't own a Pi4 but noted a different supply for it when I went looking.

I like the Pi it reminds me of the BBC Micro B I used to use as a kid, and also the cool Microbit that is now in schools and carrying the flag for the 2020s effort with kids.

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