If I manage to desolve one of those components, is the IOIO board still 
functional, when powered (5V) using 5V pin ?
For me, powering the IOIO and servos has been the biggest problem. 
The main requirements are:
- IOIO could be powered using the standard 12V power adapter for "fixed" 
projects
- in "mobile" projects, using either Lipo (7.4V) or LifePo(6.6V) battery
- it should be possible to SAFELY connect 3-4 servos to 5V connector in 
IOIO and run these servos concurrently. May be a place for an appropriate 
fuse should be added to limit the current and not damage the IOIO
- another nice to have feature (even the physical size of IOIO board must 
be increased): in P-pins where PWM is possible, there could be ground and 
5V pins, so that I can solve 3-pin male connector and connect the standard 
servo 3-pin female connector. This would make it easier to connect servos.

When will the new hardware revision available ? Can you consider these 
modifications, Ytai ?



perjantai 13. marraskuuta 2015 22.36.54 UTC+2 Ytai kirjoitti:
>
> The switcher is the small square IC next to the power connector, which has 
> no legs. The inductor is the large-ish cylindrical component next to it.
> A new hardware revision of the IOIO will roll out very soon, which 
> addresses this issue. Until then, the advice is to not power the IOIO with 
> more than 10V.
>
> On Fri, Nov 13, 2015 at 9:25 AM, <[email protected] <javascript:>> 
> wrote:
>
>> I have exactly the same problem in 2 of my IOIO boards. If it is powered 
>> using VIN->not working. If 5-5.5v supply is connected to 5v pin. The power 
>> led will be on, but not working, and the processor gets hot. The resistance 
>> between GND and 5V is nearly 0 (compared to functioning board 1-2 MOhm).
>> So what is the switcher to be eliminated to rescue the board ? The micro 
>> switch near USB connector ?
>>
>> perjantai 13. marraskuuta 2015 9.28.17 UTC+2 Ytai kirjoitti:
>>>
>>> It does sound like a fried switcher, causing a low impedance path 
>>> between 5V and ground. This is likely causing your 5V rail to sag, so it 
>>> might explain why your Android won't connect. One way to hack around this 
>>> problem is to desolder the switcher or the inductor. I would first verify 
>>> this guess by measuring resistance between 5V and GND when not powered, and 
>>> expect that you'll see a low value in the few ohm or less range.
>>>
>>> On Thu, Nov 12, 2015 at 2:57 PM, Zvonimir Udovičić <[email protected]> 
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dana četvrtak, 12. studenoga 2015. u 17:50:08 UTC+1, korisnik Tyler 
>>>> napisao je:
>>>>>
>>>>> Okay, can you give us more detail? When you power the IOIO, are any of 
>>>>> the lights coming on? How are you powering the IOIO, specifically, where 
>>>>> are you applying the 5v? Finally, does any part of the IOIO board feel 
>>>>> very 
>>>>> hot?
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> power lamp  lights normally, i am powering ioio with 5V adapter on 5V 
>>>> pin, ioio board feels hot and vin pin is not working 
>>>>
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