@quicksilver said in That God %$#@ Lightning Bolt:

@classicgmr https://www.amazon.com/Mackertop-HSTNN-LA43-PA-1150-22HA-779573-001-761247-002/dp/B01HB44IE6

This is the power supply that I'm using with my pi3, I am also using the super kintaro case. I have had no issues with this power supply and I'm overclocked.

Just an update to reclaim my thread. ;)

This has been working just fine for me. Haven't seen a lightning bolt since I started using it. Only hardwired 3A cables for me from now on. Thank you all for your suggestions. :)

@vincentl did you get the pad to at some I'm can't on the 3plus I can co for just won't play rom tryed ps3 ps4 nes and keyboard they all navigate just won't play

A "charger" is not a PSU and is not designed to supply a stable steady flow of power. This is fine when it comes to charging a mobile device, not when it comes to powering the PI. Get a dedicated hard-wired (not plug and USB cable combo) PSU, preferably an official Raspberry Pi one and say goodbye to the lightning bolt.

The lightning bolt is a feature designed to detect cheap crap from China, when it shows up you should replace all cheap Chinese crap for something decent.

@dbinott I think it's best that you post your own thread. You might have a different setup than @hodgoes2001
Please do not post a support request without first reading and following the advice in https://retropie.org.uk/forum/topic/3/read-this-first

@lostless It's a direct plug. so there are no wires.

@rbaker Holy crap. :)

@petrockblog said in Ok, got my ControlBlock.....some questions?:

Would this be the correct procedure to get the PI & ControlBlock setup?

Flash RetroPie to Micro SD Card. Boot up RetroPie & update via retropie-setup.sh (in RetroPie menu). Reboot Pi. Run ControlBlock Quick Installation Script. Shutdown Pi and disconnect power. Connect ControlBlock to GPIO Pins on Pi. Connect Micro USB to ControlBlock and Power on.

If you are using a power switch make sure to connect it to the ControlBlock.

If you are not using a power switch make sure to connect it to the Raspberry Pi. Otherwise you cannot switch on the Raspberry.

In any case you can attach the ControlBlock to the RPi before installing the ControlBlock driver.

Ok, that makes sense now.

If I've got a controlblock, and no power switch, I should disable power switch functionality and power via the pi.

If I do have a power switch, I should connect it and power via the controlblock.

@epd For the most part, yes. You need to add your ROMs, and set up your controllers, but other than that, should be good to go!

@rridenour It does indicate a brownout situation, but I've not had any issues with SD card corruption. Your mileage may vary.

From measuring the USB power drain from the power supply (inline USB measuring) the ControlBlock2 is pulling 5.06V and 0.421A when the yellow warning is in the upper right corner. I didn't measure the 5V output from the Pi or ControlBlock itself as I don't have my multimeter here.

@kkostis said in Gamepad and Light bolt problem (Rpi3):

May some updates caused that problem?

Sometimes it can happen that a system update will tip you over the edge of what a power supply can handle. If that is in fact the case here, then you were probably at the borderline all along.

@crono141 No worries. Had a quick look at your set-up and it's complicated alright... I hope you enjoy troubleshooting!

@petrockblog thank you for that! Worked like a charm. The PowerBlock is truly a necessity for me, and once I'm done with my pet project, I'll be sure to share.