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I was thinking about getting a cable for Pi Zero, this one: https://www.adafruit.com/products/1995

But it's 2.4 ampere, won't that overcharge the little Pi Zero and damage it?

The specifications say that: DC OUTPUT VOLTAGE RANGE MAX 5.36V (+/- 5%)

And the 5% extra is a bit worrying that is already 5.628 V, whereas the maximum tolerance of the Pi Zero is 6 volts, according to the website. That is very close.

So is it safe to use that power supply with Pi Zero, or should I just use the 1 Ampere official power supply?

Ghanima
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Just because it can supply 2.4 Amps doesn't mean it will. The Raspberry Pi Zero will draw what it needs to operate and no more. (unless you create a short circuit somewhere...)

There's a great table/matrix here that lists what version draws what power under various circumstances.

Having a supply that is able to supply more (than 1 Amp) is useful if you are adding power supping accessories like WiFi dongles etc.

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