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Congratulations! Here's Your Atomic Pi!: Tips

The document provides tips for powering and using the Atomic Pi single board computer. It lists several recommended power supply options ranging in price from $3 to $21 that provide at least 2.4A at 5V, which is required to power the Atomic Pi. Instructions are given on connecting the power supply to the board via the 26-pin header, ensuring correct polarity is used.

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Congratulations! Here's Your Atomic Pi!: Tips

The document provides tips for powering and using the Atomic Pi single board computer. It lists several recommended power supply options ranging in price from $3 to $21 that provide at least 2.4A at 5V, which is required to power the Atomic Pi. Instructions are given on connecting the power supply to the board via the 26-pin header, ensuring correct polarity is used.

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Congratulations!

Here’s your Atomic Pi!


Please visit AtomicPi.org for component specs & latest info

Tips:
Power polarity is critical, reversing polarity can fatally damage the board. Be sure power is connected to
the correct pins. Feed power to the APi via one of these methods:

[2x13] 26 pin Ribbon cable Male DuPont pins Breakout board


.1” header connector
Digikey P/N Digikey P/N
A33167 MPK26K

 Keep the 2032 battery attached to preserve BIOS / CMOS settings. The reset button clears the
RTC.
 Pin 1 on the 26 pin connector is nearest the SD card slot at the edge of the board. +5 enters on
pins 3,5,7,9,11,13. Pins 2,4,6,8,10,12,14 are ground. Use at least 2 pins ie 3,5 and 6,8. 26AWG
 Confirm +5V is regulated. Don’t exceed 5.2V.
 Attach an HDMI monitor and USB keyboard. The debug serial port can also be used.
 Power up. Use CTL-ALT-F2 to open a window. Log in with user: atomicpi and the secure default
password shown on the screen.
 Tiny SMD components are fragile. Handle with care. Check out the DIY printable enclosure to
protect your project.
 GPIO pins are rated at 3.3V max, so don’t apply 5V to them.
 Press the locking tab before pulling up to release JST connectors. No force is necessary.
 Like to try a different OS? Just boot from a uSD card or USB.
 Have fun with it!

-Team IoT
POWERING THE APi
The APi runs on 5V and needs at least a 2.4A supply. A wide range of power supplies will work.
Below are a few examples. Amazon, Digikey and Aliexpress.com have plenty of alternatives
including DC-DC converters, WiFi antennae, etc. Be sure to use appropriate wire gauge.

Baby Breakout
2.5mm power jack $3

Standard Breakout Board $15 –


screw terminals and PC style
Molex socket

5V 2.5A 2.5mm
Switching Adapter $9

5V 3A & +/-15V Industrial Supply


Mean Well T-40C $21

Smaller 5V 3A Industrial Supply Open Frame


5V 5A Industrial Supply
TDK FAW5-3K $20
Elco K25AU-5 $18

Limited quantity. Prices are for KS backers only and do not include freight. Call 408 330-5599.

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