5v round shape to Type C cable?

[vylint]

I have a mini UPS that has 5v/12v output in that round plug format; the type probably designed specifically for modems/networking devices.

I'm wanting to power a Raspberry Pi 4 with this mini UPS. The Raspberry Pi requires 5v 3a to operate properly, of which this mini UPS can provide.

Would there be a way for me to power my Raspberry Pi with this mini UPS?

Either these cables/adapters I'm looking for aren't physically possible or my online searching skills are terrible.

Thanks for any advice/guidance.
Cheers.

 

[ScuBaLlama]

Do you perhaps have a link/product info for the mini UPS mentioned?

 

[moedeez]

Amazon.com

Would that help? you might need male to male cable as well.
I googled "usb c to barrel 5v"

 

[vylint]

Do you perhaps have a link/product info for the mini UPS mentioned?

Takealot

=)

 

[vylint]

Amazon.com

Would that help? you might need male to male cable as well.
I googled "usb c to barrel 5v"

This looks like what I need.

Ah... I was searching for "5v round to type c"....
I did find this DC 5.5x2.5mm to Type C Adapter Cable from Geewiz, but the product details specifically mention DOES NOT SUPPORT 5V. I'd probably toast my Raspberry Pi if I attempted to use this.

 

[ScuBaLlama]

DC Jack to USB C Converter - Micro Robotics

DC Jack to USB C Converter

www.robotics.org.za

This might work if you can convert the female DC 5V/12V part with this : DC Jack 5mm Male - Micro Robotics

 

[pɐlΛ‾pɐq‾ƃᴉq]

RS Components has 5V to USB-A. Just get a USB-A to C converter.

 

[vylint]

DC Jack to USB C Converter - Micro Robotics

DC Jack to USB C Converter

www.robotics.org.za

This might work if you can convert the female DC 5V/12V part with this : DC Jack 5mm Male - Micro Robotics

Nice find!
Sadly, the product description indicates max 2.5A supported, I need 3A minimum.
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[Zyetta]

Nice find!
Sadly, the product description indicates max 2.5A supported, I need 3A minimum.
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RPi 4 barely pulls more than 1.5A for a bare board setup. I'm powering my headless one with a 2A wall charger. You'll be safe with that adapter from microrobotics.
*Have tested the current draw of several RPis, and they never come close to their PSU ratings.

You may have undervoltage warnings attributed to I2R losses from the cables used, but you'll be good.

 

[PsyWulf]

You can power it directly through the power pins in the expansion header,no need to fuzzy wuzzy 7000 converters

 

[naughty]

this is probably what you looking for

134.17ZAR 24% OFF|DC USB Type C Power Charger Converter to 7.4*5.0mm Female Plug Jack Connector for Laptop Mobile Phone USB C Adapter 5V 9V 12V 20|Computer Cables & Connectors| - AliExpress

or this

16.67ZAR 10% OFF|Usb 3.5mm Barrel Jack 5v Dc Power Cable | 5v Usb Female Dc Power Jack 5.5 2.1mm - 5v - Aliexpress

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www.aliexpress.com

i cant find a local supplier though ...... BUT if its what you are looking for then use these search terms

"5v female to USB type C adapter" you might have more luck

 

[PsyWulf]

Odd,I gave an answer that doesn't require any adapters and is the simplest
Well,whatever then

 

[vylint]

Odd,I gave an answer that doesn't require any adapters and is the simplest
Well,whatever then

Please expand on your answer, as I'm not 100% sure how to apply it.
I'm going to use the raspberry Pi in a case.

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[vylint]

Is there anyone who can join/solder these 2 components?

• barrel end to end
• USB C to USB 3 female

End result will be barrel on 1 end and USB female on the other.... or if I get 4x the barrel cables, I could maybe get 4 cables made up, with 2 ending with USB female and 2 ending with USB C?

Ideally someone near me that can do this neatly for me please.
=)

 

[igg]

The previous suggestions was to attach power directly to the GPIO header and skip the USB power. All you'd need for this is a DC barrel jack with a cable (you can cut one off an old adapter if you like).

 

[vylint]

The previous suggestions was to attach power directly to the GPIO header and skip the USB power. All you'd need for this is a DC barrel jack with a cable (you can cut one off an old adapter if you like).

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I am super intrigued by this option!

I plan to use this case: Argon NEO Raspberry Pi4 Case
I'm not sure if this approach works well with a closed case?

 

[igg]

I am super intrigued by this option!

I plan to use this case: Argon NEO Raspberry Pi4 Case
I'm not sure if this approach works well with a closed case?

I'm sure you could make a solution with a drill .
I'm not sure if there's enough clearance inside the case for a standard pin connector (you could repurpose test leads if there is), but there should be plenty of space to pass a cable through a small hole and solder them directly to the pins.

 

[vylint]

I am happy to report back that I found a solution to my challenge without the need to do cutting/joining/drilling of any kind!

I purchased a USB A Male to multi DC cable + a USB 3 female to Type C adapter.
I set my power bank to 5V (out of possible, 9v or 12v) and was able to power up a Raspberry Pi4 that had an attached screen that wasn't externally powered.

The multi DC cable was great in that it had 6 different barrel options, so one of them was bound to work with my battery bank.
Success!
=)

 

[Nimz]

I am happy to report back that I found a solution to my challenge without the need to do cutting/joining/drilling of any kind!

I purchased a USB A Male to multi DC cable + a USB 3 female to Type C adapter.
I set my power bank to 5V (out of possible, 9v or 12v) and was able to power up a Raspberry Pi4 that had an attached screen that wasn't externally powered.

The multi DC cable was great in that it had 6 different barrel options, so one of them was bound to work with my battery bank.
Success!
=)

link to adapter

 

[vylint]

I purchased these items:

• DC to USB
• USB to Type C

@Nimz
=)