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<blockquote data-quote="Tony" data-source="post: 159369" data-attributes="member: 1">So after a little while, I started having a random reboot issue. Once I would start doing something, like copying over files onto the external HDD, the Pi or RPi would just reboot out of nowhere. The external HDD is self powered since I know the RPi doesn't like to power USB components. I have a mechanical keyboard that I tried using and I had to put that on a self powered USB hub... So yes, it's picky... But this reboot issue was really starting to make me mad. I had unplugged EVERYTHING except the power cable and it still started rebooting. I was using a 2A power source which should have been enough for what I am doing. I have not overclocked this little chip so 2A should have been enough. I thought what the hell, lets toss on a 2.5A power supply and see if that works. Sure enough, I am copying files over as I type this and it is running normally. I think I'm just going ot purchase a 5A power supply for the Pi and call it done. And just so everyone knows, again this week I only get one day off. I came home Friday night, had yesterday off, and today I get to leave out for an early morning delivery. This job is putting me in a very bad place to say the least. My only release from my hell of a reality is getting on here and having some fun talking about Rc. So I thank each and every one of you who keep this site running by helping out. I'm working on an exit plan so I can get back to what I like doing best, creating helpful videos for you all. It's just taking me longer than I thought it would unfortunately.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Tony, post: 159369, member: 1"] So after a little while, I started having a random reboot issue. Once I would start doing something, like copying over files onto the external HDD, the Pi or RPi would just reboot out of nowhere. The external HDD is self powered since I know the RPi doesn't like to power USB components. I have a mechanical keyboard that I tried using and I had to put that on a self powered USB hub... So yes, it's picky... But this reboot issue was really starting to make me mad. I had unplugged EVERYTHING except the power cable and it still started rebooting. I was using a 2A power source which should have been enough for what I am doing. I have not overclocked this little chip so 2A should have been enough. I thought what the hell, lets toss on a 2.5A power supply and see if that works. Sure enough, I am copying files over as I type this and it is running normally. I think I'm just going ot purchase a 5A power supply for the Pi and call it done. And just so everyone knows, again this week I only get one day off. I came home Friday night, had yesterday off, and today I get to leave out for an early morning delivery. This job is putting me in a very bad place to say the least. My only release from my hell of a reality is getting on here and having some fun talking about Rc. So I thank each and every one of you who keep this site running by helping out. I'm working on an exit plan so I can get back to what I like doing best, creating helpful videos for you all. It's just taking me longer than I thought it would unfortunately. [/QUOTE]

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