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Re: Official FutureBit Moonlander 2 Driver and Support Thread
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lennyNO
on 03/01/2018, 00:10:09 UTC
I just got a Raspberry Pi with the touchscreen set up. I tried plugging the Moonlander 2 into the Pi but noticed it didn't have enough power to support it.
With that said, whats the recommended USB powered attachment that can handle the power draw of a single Moonlander 2? Something like this work?
https://www.amazon.com/Plugable-port-USB-3-0-hub/dp/B008ZGKWQI
Yes, but it can support max 2 MLDs. Forf 15$ more you get a unit (also by Plugable) that can fit four MLDs (although maybe not at full speed). Note that depending on the USB port orientation and spacing often you cannot fit a MLD in every port, but only every other port. The model you link to is ok, as the powered ports are on the ends of the USB hub.