How to Power Raspberry Pi from your 3D Printer | Buck Converter 5V

In this video I show you how to use a buck converter to power your raspberry pi (or other electronics) from your 3d printer's power supply.

Supplies and Tools (may contain affiliate links):

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:19 Supplies
1:17 Tools
1:28 Wiring
2:25 Installation
3:47 Outro

Build It Make It Links:
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[BuildItMakeIt]

Sorry about the weird shallow focus. I tried to do a really shallow depth of field, but in retrospect it seems a little hard to look at, but welcome to dreamland :)

[gmvader]

Nice artwork in the background. I love the humor in these videos. Cutting the vacuum cord made me laugh.

[wifiwiffy]

No actual vacuums were harmed in the making of this video.

[austinclark]

It's always nice when you finish an electric project and nothing is burning!

[zeilstar]

You could attach a standard female USB A for more versatility, or better yet a USB-C port PD emulator if you have 24v.

[BriarJumper]

Hi, great videos. What is your advice to get started 3D printing? I'm a non practicing engineer, beginner woodworker (mostly rough carpentry, decks etc), bow hunter and hobyist DIY. I initially saw your DIY archery target video. Thanks for any advice.

[NoirDesigns]

Okay so all the clamps on my power supply are taken. Is it safe to wire it up to the pre existing wiring directly from the power supply? I have everything to do so I’m just not advanced enough to know if ima burn my place down or not

[HandyL]

You make great videos! Informative and so funny :)

[lecsg]

that pewny buck converter is not at all a good fit for this. it doesn't have propper filtering caps for clean power delivery, and it will overheat. try running a high load on the pi and put your finger on the buck converter. not to mention that those micro pots/trimmers are so unstable that they easily disturb the set voltage on any slight vibration