DC-DC Buck Converter 6~14V to 5V/8A (DFR0753)

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This 40W high power DC-DC Buck converter offers a 6~14V input voltage range and up to 5V/8A output. Featuring a small body, high conversion ratio, strong heat dissipation…

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Hi
Will this buck output be enough to run raspberry pi 4/5?
DC-DC Buck Converter 6~14V to 5V/8A

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Hi Glenn,

Technically it should be. The Pi 4 and 5 both ask for 5.1V so you may experience some low power warnings. Power in is about equal to power out so also consider your source here.

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Hi Glenn,

Welcome back :smiley:

Jacks spot on the money, the Pi 4 is more than happy to be powered up a few different ways (5V through the pins, or USB).
But the Pi 5 is a bit more tempermental, if powered up with a non-PD source (this board, even though it can, in theory, deliver up to 8A) will still limit the USB output current as the power source hasnt communicated its max output.

With a bit more information about your project we should be able to help out a bit more!
Liam

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Hi Liam and Jack

I’d like to power via 12v from a vehicle. There used to be an adjustable buck but I couldn’t see it the website.

Glenn Trotman

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Hi Glenn,

Ahhh sounds like a great application for this board :smiley:

By chance was this the buck module you were looking for? DC-DC Adjustable Step-down Module 5A 75W | Core Electronics Australia

A product like the Pimoroni Wide Input SHIM - Kit | Core Electronics Australia
Would be great for this!
(Of if you need an RTC: Witty Pi 4 HAT - RTC & Power Management for Raspberry Pi | Adafruit ADA5704 | Core Electronics Australia)

Liam