From cecbf6d7da9655754ac202164d68adfcf0d325bf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: seaxwi <71350948+seaxwi@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:13:45 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] initial commit of article (carried over from old repo) --- .../Portenta Family/Power-the-Portenta-H7.md | 28 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 28 insertions(+) create mode 100644 content/Hardware/Portenta Family/Power-the-Portenta-H7.md diff --git a/content/Hardware/Portenta Family/Power-the-Portenta-H7.md b/content/Hardware/Portenta Family/Power-the-Portenta-H7.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..d9a2eb2c --- /dev/null +++ b/content/Hardware/Portenta Family/Power-the-Portenta-H7.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +--- +title: "Power the Portenta H7" +--- + +In this article you will learn about the different possibilities to power the Arduino Portenta H7 and the corresponding requirements for each case. There are mainly three ways to supply power to this board: + +## USB + +Portenta H7 features a USB-C connector which is usually connected to a PC to program the board but, at the same time, the USB is the main source of power. So, besides enabling the serial port that allows sketch uploads to the board, the USB-C connector supplies the 5V that are required for both board operation and programming. + +Therefore, for operation mode Portenta H7 can be powered through USB through a regulated power supply such as the standard 5V USB plug (the ones used to charge mobile phones and electronic devices), or even a portable 5V power bank equipped with the corresponding USB-C connector. + +For board programming you must ensure that the cable you are using is data compatible, as some USB cables only supply power but do not carry over data. + +## Battery + +Portenta H7 can also be powered with a Li-Po battery connected onto the J4 connector. The board also recharges the battery when this one is discharged as long as Portenta H7 is powered via VIN or USB. + +Click [here](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/4405015055762-Connect-a-battery-to-Portenta-H7) to check the compatible batteries, their connector type and specifications. + +## VIN + +Portenta H7 can be powered directly through the VIN pins available on the top pin headers of the H7. For this, simply connect the '+' of your power supply to the VIN pin and '-' to GND. + +It is also possible to power the board using the VIN pins from the high density connectors but the user must take into account: + +- There are a total of 4 VIN pins available in the J1 high-density connector. +- Every VIN pin in the high-density connector is able to carry only 300 mA, therefore you cannot use a single pin of the HD connector to power the board. Instead try to use all 4 VIN pins in the high-density connector to supply power to the board. From c0e2b710eb7cd8940128c5d8f39cac0de47e7005 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: seaxwi <71350948+seaxwi@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2022 20:08:34 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Enhanced structure and conciseness --- .../Portenta Family/Power-the-Portenta-H7.md | 29 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/Hardware/Portenta Family/Power-the-Portenta-H7.md b/content/Hardware/Portenta Family/Power-the-Portenta-H7.md index d9a2eb2c..7d887ec3 100644 --- a/content/Hardware/Portenta Family/Power-the-Portenta-H7.md +++ b/content/Hardware/Portenta Family/Power-the-Portenta-H7.md @@ -2,27 +2,30 @@ title: "Power the Portenta H7" --- -In this article you will learn about the different possibilities to power the Arduino Portenta H7 and the corresponding requirements for each case. There are mainly three ways to supply power to this board: +Learn about different ways of powering the Portenta H7. -## USB +## Using a USB cable -Portenta H7 features a USB-C connector which is usually connected to a PC to program the board but, at the same time, the USB is the main source of power. So, besides enabling the serial port that allows sketch uploads to the board, the USB-C connector supplies the 5V that are required for both board operation and programming. +The onboard USB-C port can be used to power the board in different configurations: -Therefore, for operation mode Portenta H7 can be powered through USB through a regulated power supply such as the standard 5V USB plug (the ones used to charge mobile phones and electronic devices), or even a portable 5V power bank equipped with the corresponding USB-C connector. +* Connect the board to a USB port on your computer. +* Connect the board to a USB wall charger. +* Connect the board to a power bank. -For board programming you must ensure that the cable you are using is data compatible, as some USB cables only supply power but do not carry over data. +## Using a battery -## Battery +Portenta H7 can be powered with a Li-Po +battery connected to the J4 connector. If the battery is connected when the board is powered via USB or VIN, the battery will be recharged. -Portenta H7 can also be powered with a Li-Po battery connected onto the J4 connector. The board also recharges the battery when this one is discharged as long as Portenta H7 is powered via VIN or USB. +To learn more, see [Connect a battery to Portenta H7](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/4405015055762-Connect-a-battery-to-Portenta-H7). -Click [here](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/4405015055762-Connect-a-battery-to-Portenta-H7) to check the compatible batteries, their connector type and specifications. +## Using the VIN pins -## VIN +Portenta H7 can be powered through the VIN pins in two ways: -Portenta H7 can be powered directly through the VIN pins available on the top pin headers of the H7. For this, simply connect the '+' of your power supply to the VIN pin and '-' to GND. +* To use the **top pin headers**, connect the **+** of your power supply to **VIN**, and **-** to **GND**. For more information, see the pinout in [Arduino Docs](https://docs.arduino.cc/hardware/portenta-h7). +* Alternatively, you can use the VIN pins in the **J1 high-density connector**. A total of four VIN pins are available in the connector. For best performance, supply power to all of them, as each pin can only carry 300 mA. For more information, see the datasheet in [Arduino Docs](https://docs.arduino.cc/hardware/portenta-h7). -It is also possible to power the board using the VIN pins from the high density connectors but the user must take into account: +## Further reading -- There are a total of 4 VIN pins available in the J1 high-density connector. -- Every VIN pin in the high-density connector is able to carry only 300 mA, therefore you cannot use a single pin of the HD connector to power the board. Instead try to use all 4 VIN pins in the high-density connector to supply power to the board. +* [Portenta H7 (Arduino Docs)](https://docs.arduino.cc/hardware/portenta-h7)