Re: [LUG] Powerbank PB 12000A and a Raspberry Pi

[Gordon Henderson <gordon+lug@xxxxxxxxxx>]

On Mon, 17 Oct 2016, M. J. Everitt wrote:

> On 17/10/16 10:53, Gordon Henderson wrote:
> > On Mon, 17 Oct 2016, M. J. Everitt wrote:
> >
> > > On 17/10/16 08:28, Richard Brown wrote:
> > > > Hi
> > > >
> > > > I am hoping to use this:
> > > > https://www.amazon.co.uk/EasyAcc-12000mAh-Power-Bank-Ports-Black-Silver-4-USB/dp/B008YRG5JQ
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > to power a Raspberry Pi and touchscreen. Is it going to be powerful
> > > > enough please and what should I plug the Pi into. I have 5v0.5a,
> > > > 5v1.3a, 5v1.0a and 5v2.1a.
> >
> > > 12000mAh I would hope .. else you're gonna be carrying round a very
> > > heavy suitcase!!!
> >
> > 12 Amp hours isn't unreasonable for these devices. I have a pair of
> > 15,000 mAh Anker units. ie. 15 Amp hours.
> >
> > This:
> >
> > https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-PowerCore-Portable-Double-Speed-Recharging/dp/B01JIWQPMW/
> >
> >
> > Looks like a very good deal right now.
> >
> > Gordon
> The joke was on the part number .. 12000Ah would indeed be a suitcase,
> but nvm Gordon ...

The part number in the URL is 12000mAh.

Copied from the headline on the Amazon page:

  EasyAcc 12000mAh Power Bank (4 USB Ports)

Now - I am dyslexic to a degree, but I can see the 'm' in both of them.

Gordon

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