This is incorrect. There's nothing wrong with applying power through USB and VDD_5V (DC plug) at the same time, from the reference manual:
"The selection of either the 5VDC or the USB as the power source is handled internally to the TPS65217C and automatically switches to 5VDC power if both are connected." On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 1:47:10 PM UTC-7, Gunjan Gupta wrote: > > Hi, > > You have used both the 5V power source and the mini usb cable. I guess > thats why your board got fried up. Use only one of them for the next time. > > Regards > viraniac > > On Tuesday, April 8, 2014 2:36:29 AM UTC+5:30, A M Kent wrote: >> >> I've recently purchased the BBB and over the weekend I went through >> setting it up. I have to say I'm thoroughly impressed with the setup and >> the size. I followed the supplied instructions of connecting the device to >> my computer using the USB cable connecting it from the micro USB port to a >> port on my laptop, installing the necessary files to communicate with the >> device. My >> issue occurred when I connected the BB in the following manner. >> >> 1. From micro HDMI port to HDMI port on monitor. >> 2. Connected the 5V power source into the BB >> 3. Connected a USB cable from the USB jack on the BB to my 4 port powered >> USB hub. >> 4. Connected the micro USB cable into the 4 port hub. >> 5. Inserted wireless keybrd/mouse dongle into the 4 port hub. >> >> When I applied power to the BB within 1 minute of doing so I hear a faint >> high pitch tone and shortly thereafter I see a spark coming from the board. >> Based on the setup described what could have gone wrong? >> > -- For more options, visit http://beagleboard.org/discuss --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "BeagleBoard" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
