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DC PDU 5V USB Rail

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I recently bought the [geeekpi DC USB PDU](https://a.co/d/3LzzP54) for my mini rack and it seems like an excellent set of components. Big picture, it provides 5V power over usb from a 6-24VDC rail, and supports the 5V5A spec that Rasberry Pi and Ubiquiti keep using. The built in monitoring display is nice, and shows voltage within 5V+/-5% alongside mA current. It appears to work with [2U vertical brackets](https://deskpi.com/products/deskpi-rackmate-accessories-10-inch-2u-rack-mount-for-diy-project-supports-installation-of-t0-t1-t2) (hole spacing is 73mm), but I do not have one to test.

I would like to see a 5V fan header and a slimmer version without the display/picopi, but other than that I have no notes so far. Using DC voltage throughout a minilab is great for both efficiency and wiring simplicity, and this box provides a neat way to get a 5V rail from your primary DC supply voltage.

![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8d20d912-968c-4006-b238-3a0aa067a18c)

![Image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/994553a7-b75b-46f9-b01d-72fba686e01d)

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The issue describes the geeekpi DC USB PDU and suggests a 5V fan header plus a slimmer version without the display or picopi. No repository files, tests, entry points, or acceptance criteria are named, so begin by determining whether this repository tracks hardware designs and how such changes would be specified.

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embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
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Over a week
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Needs clarification
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