[arm-allstar] Chili-Mini?

[Don Backstrom]

On Thu 11-Apr-19 06:21, "David McGough via ARM-allstar" wrote:

> See this website:   http://chilinodz.wikidot.com/

	Please note that they are still in *pre-production* and, when 
available, will initially be in very limited quantities. Surprisingly, 
the past units (thru several versions) I've beta-tested do not seem to 
draw much additional power over that of the PI itself.

	Also, note that the above wiki page details how to easily build your 
*own* USB programming cable for those who want to use frequency agility, 
so those who can do so can save a bit, as the units will be available 
for purchase both with and without programming cable.

	However, just as Doug has posted here so many times before, it is 
highly recommended (basic best practice) to provide good clean power to 
any PI. Do NOT go cheap on the power supply, whether wallwart or 
buck-converter. This is even more true if you're running a 3B+ rather 
than a plain 3B model. With that said, I run mine on a 3B (with WiFi to 
my phone and BT off) for demos using a 2.1A pocket-sized phone 
recharging battery seemingly with no problems - talk about portability!

	Also: as a power and RF saving tip: if you don't use them, you can turn 
off both the WiFi and/or the BT radio on start-up with an additional 
control line in boot/config.txt - see prior posts.

	Will try to post an alert here when the store opens up.

	- Don - AA7AU