Can a Adafruit Feather RP2040 with USB Type A Host be used to power a small pump

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Can a Adafruit Feather RP2040 with USB Type A Host be used to power a small pump

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Hi,

I have just purchased a Adafruit Feather RP2040 with USB Type A Host. And would like to know if it can be set up so the USB A port could be used to power and turn on/off a small USB Hydroponics pump, using Circuitpython, I would also like to do the same with some LEDS connected to a GPO port.
Many Thanks Michael

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Re: Can a Adafruit Feather RP2040 with USB Type A Host be used to power a small pump

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If you pump can run on 5v and pulls less than 500mA, then you should be able to power it from the USB pin of the Feather. You will not be able to switch it directly from a GPIO pin. You can either use the motor wing: https://www.adafruit.com/product/2927

Or a simple transistor circuit: https://learn.adafruit.com/transistors- ... rs-2998941

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Re: Can a Adafruit Feather RP2040 with USB Type A Host be used to power a small pump

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Thanks for your help

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