Upgrading an older CrowPi2 to RaspberryPi 5
Is it possible to upgrade an older CrowPi2 to use a Raspberry Pi 5 ?
There are several issues:
1. Is the power supply big enough? Apparently the newer CrowPi2 uses a USB C connector whereas the older one uses a barrel connector and the supplied power supply is rated at 12v 2 Amps. Obviously this is stepped down to 5 volts for the Raspberry Pi but will it supply enough current for the Pi5 ?
2. The Pi 5 heat sink and fan assembly is not compatible with the CrowPi2 and needs to be removed. Is the CrowPi2 cooling fan enough to cool the Pi 5 ?
3. The Pi 5 connectors are compatible with the Pi 4 but is the CrowPi2 wiring, connectors, and power supply heavy enough for the extra current requirements of the Pi 5 ?
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Hi, Rovman,
We are sorry that the old version of Crowpi 2 cannot be used directly with Raspberry Pi 5.
Is it the internal power supply?
A bigger external power supply is easy.
Hi, Rovman,
It is not because of the internal power supply. It is because the core board was modified.