Anyone out there used a buck converter to power a #pi5 from a power bank?
Getting that ideal 5V 5A combination seems impossible from unmodified power from portable sources. A DC-DC step down should be able to generate that V and A. But the voltage input has to be within a specified range to get the desired A.
Sure, the 5 can run off of lower amperage but not at all well. I'm looking to get the same performance as though I were using the official 27W power supply.
Also, WTH is up with the math? 5.1V and 5A does not equal 27W! I guess that 27W rating is the upper bound as the supply can also take in 9V 3A (27W). The supply must itself be using a buck converter. I just need one a LOT smaller. I'm aware of boards like this that may do the trick. https://a.co/d/dU6wNU3