I have a 5V 1A portable battery with USB port (used for charging smartphones). Is the current okay for arduino? Can I use it without worries it'll fry?

Powering through USB?

CrossRoads March 30, 2013, 1:02pm 6

No, 500mA. Same as a PC supplies thru the USB port.

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