Question about power adapter forthe Rasberry Pi 3

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Question about power adapter forthe Rasberry Pi 3

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Hi Everyone,

Is is it OK to use this power adapter with a Pi 3.

AdaFruit 5V 1A (1000mA) USB port power supply - UL Listed PRODUCT ID: 501
https://www.adafruit.com/products/501

I see the unit below appears to be the correct one for the Pi3 but it is out of stock. I was wondering is it ok to use the one above instead.

AdaFruit 5V 2A Switching Power Supply w/ USB-A Connector PRODUCT ID: 1994
https://www.adafruit.com/products/501


Any advice will be appreciated.
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Re: Question about power adapter forthe Rasberry Pi 3

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Depending on configuration and running conditions, the Pi 3 may required more than 1A. So you might get away with it, but it is not recommended. If you currently have a 1A power supply lying around, I'd say give it a try. But if you are looking to buy a power supply specifically for running a Pi 3, you're better off getting the recommended one (or something equivalent).

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Re: Question about power adapter forthe Rasberry Pi 3

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OK. I will get the AdaFruit 5V 2A Switching Power Supply w/ USB-A Connector PRODUCT ID: 1994 https://www.adafruit.com/products/501

Since AdaFruit is out of stock on this item. Is there any other soruce where it can be puchased?

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Re: Question about power adapter forthe Rasberry Pi 3

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This is a good alternative:

https://www.adafruit.com/products/1995

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Re: Question about power adapter forthe Rasberry Pi 3

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Thank you. But I was wanting the one with the USB port. I have the alternative you referenced.

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