[Discuss] Raspberry Pi low voltage indication

[Murray Strome]

I found another cable, which I plugged into the USB slot at the other 
end of the hub and I am no longer getting the low power indication.
Murray
On 2020-08-30 1:43 p.m., Murray Strome wrote:
> Hi Mark,
> It is a certified Data #HYD-9031 10 Port USB 3.0 HUB (10 3.0 A-type 
> downstream ports. I have been unable to find any clearer 
> specifications. I called London Drugs (the only store that sells them) 
> and they don't have anything more complete. When I talked to him, he 
> said that 2.4A is the USB 3.0 standard.
>
> The next thing I was planning to do was to try to find a heavier (or 
> at least different) cable than the one I am using. I probably have one 
> somewhere, but have not found it yet.
>
> Murray
>
> On 2020-08-30 10:10 a.m., Mark G. wrote:
>> Hi Murray,
>>
>> Is the individual port on the power bar able to push more than 2A?
>> Sometimes those ports are themselves limited to 1A each (for charging
>> only).
>>
>> Also, the quality of the cable could be a factor.  Does using a 
>> different cable make a difference?
>>
>> Can you send the make/model of the "3A powered USB 3.9 bar"?
>>
>> Mark
>>
>> On 2020-08-29 19:02, Murray Strome wrote:
>>> I am running my Raspberry Pi 3 with power from a 3A powered USB 3.9 
>>> bar and it is the only device connected to it.  Frequently, the 
>>> power light is red and there is a yellow lightning symbol at the top 
>>> right.  3A should be enough, shouldn't it?  From what I have read, 
>>> 2A is supposed to be sufficient. I am wondering if there is 
>>> something I could look into or change that would help this 
>>> situation. The temperature typically runs between 52 and 64 deg. C., 
>>> which is supposed to be OK.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks for any suggestions.
>>>
>>> Murray