GPIO Power - Raspberry Pi Forums


hi all, sorry if wrong forum post in.

i've done several searches, gpio , power common can't find answer need. i'm wanting use 5v off gpio pin 2 (i'm using pi a+) power lcd. have screen running @ 5v, , when tested it, pi powered fine (albeit bit jerkily, physically holding wires (safely) gpio, daresay me shaking slightly). want know if has experience powering long-term way? pitfalls , things need watch out for?

in advance

the lcd i've got running on rpi a+ running pin#2

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