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    Powerblock will not power pi4 from usb-C

    ControlBlock, PowerBlock & Co.
    pi4 usb c no power
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    • stsweeney41
      stsweeney41 last edited by

      I have setup the powerblock I got (I bought in March of this year), and if I try and power from the usb-c supplied on the Powerblock. Pi4 does not power up.
      If I plug the power supply into the usb-c on the pi4, pi powers up fine and if I hit the switch, it does shutdown the OS as expected.
      I am using a regular switch, but even not connected, or turned to the on position, still won't power Pi.
      Any suggestions?

      Thanks Steve

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      • petrockblog
        petrockblog Global Moderator last edited by

        Can you show an image of your hardware setup?
        Instead of using a switch you could try and only short-circuit the switch pins on the PowerBlock with, e.g., a jumper. That should turn in the Pi.
        Does that change anything?

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