I lost my Vidiot power supply, and I can’t find any documentation on the power connector size. I know it takes a 5v DC 1.2A, but what size is the barrel / tip? Also what is the polarity?

This is the one that shipped with Vidiot: [image] SMI6B-5-4-P5R | Digi-Key Electronics Order today, ships today. SMI6B-5-4-P5R – 5V 6 W AC/DC External Wall Mount (Class II) Adapter Multi-Blade (Included) Input from CUI Inc.. Pricing and Availability on millions of electronic components f…

Lars recommended to just use one of these. this is how i power mine… [image] Vidiot Power Supply Question Helpdesk You could power it from any 1.2Amp 5V source (like a phone charger) and a cable like this! I’m not sure if that helps. Definitely don’t power it by a volta…

Thanks for the reply Spike. So… that usb cable looks to be 5.5mm OD /2.1mm ID, center is positive. Is that same cable you use? I don’t want to damage it with the wrong polarity.

Ok thank you, that is very helpful!

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Lars recommended to just use one of these.
this is how i power mine…

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