# PSU for RPI3+, Official Touchscreen, pHat DAC, DVB-T dongle **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [July 29, 2018, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/psu-for-rpi3-official-touchscreen-phat-dac-dvb-t-dongle/8236 "2018-07-29T11:59:45Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mr-G](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/mr-g/32/3107_2.png) [@Mr-G](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Mr-G)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2018, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/psu-for-rpi3-official-touchscreen-phat-dac-dvb-t-dongle/8236/1 "2018-07-29T11:59:45Z")
hi all, I’m using a RPI3+ with an official Touchscreen, phat dac and this DVB-T dongle: > **[DVB-T dongle ideal for ADS-B (real-time plane tracking)! – Pimoroni](https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/dvb-t-dongle-ideal-for-ads-b-real-time-plane-tracking)** > > Take to the sky with your Raspberry Pi! using this psu along with the touchscreens supplied usb splitter to power them both but i’m still getting the underpowered lightning symbol… > **[NorthPada Raspberry Pi 3 Model B B+ / ASUS Tinker Board Power Supply AC Charger Adapter 5V 3A Micro USB 5 Feet with Power On / Off Switch: Amazon.co.uk: Computers & Accessories](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B078S69FC1/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)** the psu indicates 3A but it appears not enough… im thinking i need a powered usb hub for the DVB-T dongle? any tips? ---
**Author:** ![alphanumeric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/alphanumeric/32/2729_2.png) [@alphanumeric](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/alphanumeric)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2018, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/psu-for-rpi3-official-touchscreen-phat-dac-dvb-t-dongle/8236/2 "2018-07-29T15:59:52Z")
I tied to run my 3B+ with 7 inch Pi Foundation touch screen with this 3A power supply and got the same flashing lightning bolt under voltage warning. > **[5V 3A barrel jack power supply – Pimoroni](https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/5v-3a-barrel-jack-power-supply)** > > This is a very beefy 5V 3A barrel jack power supply (PSU) is ideal for many projects, including working with the Slice Media Player. What does work for me is this 5V 10A supply, [https://www.adafruit.com/product/658](https://www.adafruit.com/product/658) and this, 5V 4A supply. [https://www.adafruit.com/product/1466](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1466) There are adapters to go from barrel to Micro USB. [https://www.adafruit.com/product/2727](https://www.adafruit.com/product/2727) I used a panel mount barrel plug, [https://www.adafruit.com/product/610](https://www.adafruit.com/product/610). Then made up my own cables to feed power to the Pi and the screen via their Micro USB power jacks. ---
**Author:** ![Mr-G](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/mr-g/32/3107_2.png) [@Mr-G](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Mr-G)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2018, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/psu-for-rpi3-official-touchscreen-phat-dac-dvb-t-dongle/8236/3 "2018-07-29T16:07:27Z")
many thanks for your reply and links! ---
**Author:** ![alphanumeric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/alphanumeric/32/2729_2.png) [@alphanumeric](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/alphanumeric)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2018, 6:38pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/psu-for-rpi3-official-touchscreen-phat-dac-dvb-t-dongle/8236/4 "2018-07-29T18:38:40Z")
IMHO, the 2.5A official supply is getting a bit iffy with a 3B\*\*+\*\* and Pi Foundation display etc. I also have an analog audio amp and few other odds and ends attached to my display and 3B+. I usually run the 10A power pack as this is my bread board rig. I could have motors and or servos etc wired up. The 4A power pack I bought for another project and tested it to see if it was enough when the 3A wasn’t. Just wanted to know if 4A was enough for future reference. I only used the 3A because it was handy at the time. Won’t be using it for my bread board this Pi any more though. The other reason I went with the barrel connector on that project is IMHO, its more robust. Only one way to plug it in, and its easy to plug in. No having to look to see if its right side up or upside down, or mangling it if you get it wrong. ---
**Author:** ![Mr-G](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/mr-g/32/3107_2.png) [@Mr-G](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Mr-G)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/psu-for-rpi3-official-touchscreen-phat-dac-dvb-t-dongle/8236/5 "2018-07-29T21:08:42Z")
ill try the 4A first, that should be enough for this set up as the lightning symbol only displays sometimes. thanks again. ---
**Author:** ![alphanumeric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/alphanumeric/32/2729_2.png) [@alphanumeric](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/alphanumeric)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2018, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/psu-for-rpi3-official-touchscreen-phat-dac-dvb-t-dongle/8236/6 "2018-07-29T22:42:24Z")
Yes, the 4A should be enough, the 10A is overkill to be honest, even for what I use it for. The other way to do it is to run your Pi on one power supply and the display on a second one. “Two” official 2.5A supplies. Just throwing it out there. If you have two supplies on hand can’t hurt to try it. Don’t link the display to the Pi with the included power jumpers. Only connect the DSI cable. ---
**Author:** ![Mr-G](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/mr-g/32/3107_2.png) [@Mr-G](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/Mr-G)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2018, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/psu-for-rpi3-official-touchscreen-phat-dac-dvb-t-dongle/8236/7 "2018-08-02T08:10:05Z")
went with the 4A first, wasn’t enough so i then got a 10A and that did the trick! many thanks! no more lightning symbol! :) ---
**Author:** ![alphanumeric](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forums.pimoroni.com/alphanumeric/32/2729_2.png) [@alphanumeric](https://forums.pimoroni.com/u/alphanumeric)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2018, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.pimoroni.com/t/psu-for-rpi3-official-touchscreen-phat-dac-dvb-t-dongle/8236/8 "2018-08-02T08:29:07Z")
I’ve run the 4A on mine a couple of times and didn’t notice any lightning bolt? Thinking about it, I may not have tried it since swapping the 3B for a 3B+? My 10A Power Pack is usually sitting on the shelf right next to that Pi. Sucks to have to make a second purchase. I have 2 of the 4A ones, one runs my Pirate Radio and the other I use to recharge the battery in, and run my portable weather clock. Anyway, at least your up and running with no warnings. Now you can have some fun actually using it. =)