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    Gamepad and Light bolt problem (Rpi3)

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    • mediamogulM
      mediamogul Global Moderator @kkostis
      last edited by

      @kkostis

      The power supply is ok.

      It's probably not broken or anything, but it's very likely that it doesn't meet the required specifications.

      RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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        kkostis
        last edited by

        I forgot to mention that the red led blinks
        I say that the power supply is ok because i use this supply with no problems or bolts for a long time.
        Its only today this happened.

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        • mediamogulM
          mediamogul Global Moderator @kkostis
          last edited by

          @kkostis

          What are the specifications (volts/amps)?

          RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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            kkostis
            last edited by kkostis

            @mediamogul
            5v/2.1 A

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            • mediamogulM
              mediamogul Global Moderator @kkostis
              last edited by

              @kkostis

              It's just a bit under requirements, but it shouldn't be enough to struggle with just one controller. Do you have anything else connected?

              RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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              • K
                kkostis
                last edited by

                i have also connected a wireless mouse/keyboard. but the problem appears only in gamepad

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                • mediamogulM
                  mediamogul Global Moderator @kkostis
                  last edited by

                  @kkostis

                  If you disconnect the keyboard and mouse, are you then able to use the gamepad without the power issue?

                  RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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                    kkostis
                    last edited by

                    no im not able

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                    • mediamogulM
                      mediamogul Global Moderator @kkostis
                      last edited by mediamogul

                      @kkostis

                      Assuming that the power supply simply isn't failing, that gamepad must be drawing a lot of power. It may be necessary to get a power supply that is at or even above the normal amperage specs, like 3 Amps. What kind of gamepad is it?

                      RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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                        kkostis
                        last edited by

                        logitech dual action
                        But all the time i was using it it was working well.
                        May some updates caused that problem?

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                        • mediamogulM
                          mediamogul Global Moderator @kkostis
                          last edited by mediamogul

                          @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.

                          RetroPie v4.5 • RPi3 Model B • 5.1V 2.5A PSU • 16GB SanDisk microSD • 512GB External Drive

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