Powering the Buddy 3d Camera .....
Hi everyone! 😊
I’ve got my MK4 set up in a Prusa enclosure, and I’m wondering about powering the Buddy 3d Camera that prusa is selling. If I plug it into the USB-C port on the xBuddy board, will that be enough to power it?
Thanks in advance for any advice! 🚀
RE: Powering the Buddy 3d Camera .....
That USB C port on the xBuddy board is just for feeding serial Data in, not for putting power out. Because this has been asked a few times now, I just checked the port with a USB power meter: no power output there.
RE: Powering the Buddy 3d Camera .....
Thanks for the feedback.
In my opinion its pretty stupid offering a product like the camera and then you would need another source to power the device.
RE: Powering the Buddy 3d Camera .....
It's hard to believe. I ordered one thinking it must integrate into the machine somehow. In this current market, it's remarkable they failed to consider a future camera integration into their design. I've yet to use it, and I'm considering returning it.
RE: Powering the Buddy 3d Camera .....
Yeah, it's pretty disappointing. That explains why it was tossed in for free with my XL.
RE: Powering the Buddy 3d Camera .....
The 3 PSU from the XL has more then enough power to supply the cam. I guess the MK4 will also be able to supply the buddy 3D.
I decided to make an own integration for that issue:
https://www.printables.com/model/1153527-prusa-xl-external-usb-power-supply-psu-cover