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      ezra84
      last edited by ezra84

      Hi guys,

      Anyone knows if the Powerblock will be compatible with the new Pi 4 ?
      It works perfectly in my 3B+, if possible I'd like to just replace the board and continue as is.
      I do understand I might need to change some lego parts to make the Pi 4 fit, and we need to wait on RetroPie to be compatible.

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      Pictures shows my older model 3B.. with the PowerBlock connected.

      Appreciate your support. Thanks!

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        petrockblog Global Moderator
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        I am currently in the process of testing the PowerBlock and ControlBlock with the Raspberry Pi 4.

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          ezra84 @petrockblog
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          @petrockblog Thanks for your response!

          When you succeed, I'll keep the system I have now and buy the ControlBlock for my new Pi 4.

          Anyway, sounds good and promising, Good luck!

          BR.

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            petrockblog Global Moderator
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            Hi!
            You can use the PowerBlock with the Raspberry Pi 4 with a minor extension with a pull-down resistor: Please see the blog post for further details. The next revision of the PowerBlock won't need this.

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              ezra84
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              Good to hear all is working well!

              I still need to buy a Pi 4 so it will take some time for testing it out..

              Thanks for the support!

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