Feb 13, 2013 #1 Z Zero Member May 23, 2008 144 0 16 I want to make USB gadgets, but I also don't want to short circuit my PC and fry the motherboard. Some people say using a USB charger, but I feel this might be really dangerous if I short circuit it by accident. Any ideas?
I want to make USB gadgets, but I also don't want to short circuit my PC and fry the motherboard. Some people say using a USB charger, but I feel this might be really dangerous if I short circuit it by accident. Any ideas?
Feb 22, 2013 #2 K Kieran Member Feb 29, 2008 74 0 6 Here are the electrical specs for USB: Signal5 volt DC Max. voltage5.00±0.25 V (pre-3.0); 5.00+0.25-0.55 V (USB 3.0) Max. current500–900 mA (general); 5 A (charging devices)
Here are the electrical specs for USB: Signal5 volt DC Max. voltage5.00±0.25 V (pre-3.0); 5.00+0.25-0.55 V (USB 3.0) Max. current500–900 mA (general); 5 A (charging devices)