Re: confused, seems to be my normal state

[deloptes <deloptes@gmail.com>]

Gene Heskett wrote:

> 2 possible differences. Its not powered correctly when powered from gpio
> pin 6=gnd, and 2=5.11 volts. A pi3b has been running that way for 2+
> years and the gpio is said to be 100% pi3b compatible.  Argue with me on
> that, this rp-4 came with no docs.

Yes but we are already almost two decades in the 21 century 
https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/hardware/raspberrypi/bcm2711/rpi_DATA_2711_1p0_preliminary.pdf
https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/usage/gpio/

and I am sure if you have the time to write here, you also have the time to
check the online documentation.

It says that you can power it up with the pins (as before). I just wonder if
the current you supply is sufficient. Also it says that powering PI via
GPIO bypasses all protection.

Here the complete list, if someone is wondering what is needed to bring
RPI4B up

        RPi4
        Box Joy-IT with active cooling
        microSD >=4GB
        USB charger 3A/5V 
        USB cable (USB-A to USB-C)
        HDMI cable (HDMI-HDMI micro highspeed)