diff --git a/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-minima/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md b/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-minima/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md index 8db03d3f68..c44f3fe427 100644 --- a/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-minima/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md +++ b/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-minima/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md @@ -33,9 +33,16 @@ The full datasheet is available as a downloadable PDF from the link below: To power the UNO R4 Minima you may either use a USB-C® cable or the VIN pin. -If you’re using the USB-C® connector you must power it with 5 V. +The board can be powered via the VIN pin, supporting a range between 6-24 V. The VIN pin is also connected to the DC-jack (barrel plug connector). + +When powered via the VIN pin, you are using the onboard regulator to bring down the voltage to 5V, which means that the 5 V pin can provide up to 1.2 A. Keep in mind that this voltage regulator also powers the rest of the circuit board, including the MCU, LEDs among other components. + +***External devices with a high current draw (e.g. servo motors) should never be powered via the 5 V pin. It is mainly intended for devices drawing lower current such as sensor modules.*** + +If you’re using the USB-C® connector you must power it with 5 V. + +When powered via USB, you are bypassing the onboard voltage regulator completely. In this case, the 5 V pin can provide up to 2 A without damaging the board. -The board can be powered via the VIN pin, supporting a range between 6-24 V. ## Core diff --git a/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md b/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md index e590b24471..48fe92d5f7 100644 --- a/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md +++ b/content/hardware/02.hero/boards/uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet/cheat-sheet.md @@ -32,11 +32,15 @@ The full datasheet is available as a downloadable PDF from the link below: ## Power Supply -To power the UNO R4 WiFi you may either use a USB-C® cable, or the VIN pin. +The board can be powered via the VIN pin, supporting a range between 6-24 V.The VIN pin is also connected to the DC-jack (barrel plug connector). -If you’re using the USB-C® connector you must power it with 5 V. +When powered via the VIN pin, you are using the onboard regulator to bring down the voltage to 5V, which means that the 5 V pin can provide up to 1.2 A. Keep in mind that this voltage regulator also powers the rest of the circuit board, including the MCU, LEDs among other components. -The board can be powered via the VIN pin, supporting a range between 6-24 V. The VIN pin is also connected to the DC-jack (barrel plug connector). +***External devices with a high current draw (e.g. servo motors) should never be powered via the 5 V pin. It is mainly intended for devices drawing lower current such as sensor modules.*** + +If you’re using the USB-C® connector you must power it with 5 V. + +When powered via USB, you are bypassing the onboard voltage regulator completely. In this case, the 5 V pin can provide up to 2 A without damaging the board. ## Core