Moding Card Reader for 5V Power

[Diego Diaz]

Hi again,

(05-21-2023 07:07 PM)TallKey Wrote:  To reiterate, while I have the CR apart for repair, what reason would you refrain from modifying the CR for powering the 41 (see above link)?

The CR in-hand has the gummy wheel problem.

*The CR uses a lot of current, for those who have no experience with a card reader, more current than any peripheral I am aware of for the 41.

Certainly I don't find any reason to refrain you in attempting this mod to your card reader once you've fixed the gummy wheel problem.

This will also have the advantage of removing the CR extra current from the I/O BAT connector.

Do you plan to include a connector for the USB power in the CR, or a pass-thru cable permanetly attached?

Please share some pics if/when available.

Cheers.

Diego.