Re: Backup power supply

Richard Falken <nospam.Richard.Falken@f1.n770.z14837.fidonet.org> wrote:

 > I'm considering adding some backup power supply for my RPi2 mainly
 > to avoid filesystem issues which may be caused by a  short power outage.
 > There are some interesting schematics online as well as some quite
 > cheap 'manufactured' options. But I'm wondering, maybe someone has
 > some experience / feedback to share?
 
Any inexpensive backup power unit from a recognized brand will do. There is no
need to overthinkig it if you don't want to. The cool thing of an Uninterrupted

You mean full blown AC UPS, like APC used to do? Or do you know some well-known
brands producing USB UPS?

Building one yourself? I have never done it but it looks quite doable. Keep in
mind that starting an electrical fire or spilling the contents of your homemade
battery on your carpet sucks. I'd use a self-made unit for the fun of it in a
safe environment but I would not leave it running 24/7 so happily.

This is exactly my concern - I want this think up&running 24/7/365 and I don't want
it to burn my house down :)
I guess this is where you'd say 'risk' and 'price' are in a inverse relationship ;)


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