Y-adapter¶
Overview¶
Y-adapter is used to supply power to OAK cameras through USB-C connector. Note that in most cases, host computer is able to provide enough current (>1A) and you don’t need a Y-adapter. Y-adapter is only needed in cases where host is not able to provide enough current:
For Pro versions (OAK-D Pro, OAK-D Pro PoE), where IR LED and dot projector can draw up to 1A alone
In case you are using small SBC like Raspberry Pi, and OAK camera isn’t the only USB device that’s drawing power
Older (pre-2022) versions of OAK cameras have power barrel jack for supplying power (instead of the Y-adapter), while newer OAK cameras only have USB-C connector - which is why we engineered the Y-adapter.
Getting started¶
Connect host computer to the Y-adapter’s USB-C data port via USB-C cable
Connect 5V voltage (eg. standard USB wall charger) to the Y-adapter’s USB-C power port via USB-C cable
Insert Y-adapter to the OAK device via USB-C connector
