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keeping computer powered on, usb still gets power, problem?

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  1. peter hagemeyer

    peter hagemeyer New Member

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    Does anyone keep their computer on all the time? When you do so, the ROBO3d USB board gets power (even when ROBO is turned off) has a green LED lit. Will this cause any problems?

    Just to be sure I'm going to start powering off the Robo and unplugging the USB when not in use.
     
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    Melody Bliss New Member

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    I keep mine on all the time. Having constant power to the Robo will not affect it.
     
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    Just wondering-I also keep my PC on all the time. I've never seen a green LED. The light coming from the machine is always yellow, sometimes flashing crazy. I don't have any USB connection issues and even when it's flashing, it doesn't seem to have any adverse effects-at least not that I'm aware of.
     
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    I've got a Raspberry Pi connected to my printer and it doesn't have enough power for my Arduino and Viki LCD through USB so I usually turn off my whole setup when I'm not using it. I'm considering cutting T1 on the arduino board to disable USB power of the device and require external power.
     
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    peter hagemeyer New Member

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    Mine is connected to a Mac, and when I turn the room lights off see a green light reflected off my workspace (even with the RoBo switched off). It's a small led indicating the Arduino board is receiving +5v.
     
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