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[CaseyJScalf]

Looking into using some of the MiniMAD devices for a long term installation (1 year +).

I would like to put the whole installation on a timer connected to the power strip. The projector supports direct power off.

However, I have always heard rumor that it was not right to just unplug the Raspberry Pi from the power. It might corrupt the SD card or something. Well, I am not exactly unplugging it just turning off the power. Well the timer is.

Has anyone put these through the paces? Does the SD every corrupt? Thank you in advance I love this product!

[Benoit]

You can definitely use a timer as described,

However in some situations where space is limited, the MiniMad units might get hot. If too hot for a long time, data corruption may appear on entry level SD-card. In these situations you should use an Industrial/Military grade SD card

Units ran for more than a year in suitable environments (with Industrial Grade SD card and well aired)

[CaseyJScalf]

Love it. I only want to mess with mil-spec gear.

What SD cards fit this bill? Happy to upgrade to keep it running smooth!

Thanks and great work on the MM4 MiniMad world!

[CaseyJScalf]

Looking to follow up on the SD acrd spec. Any tips on where to buy those that are mil-spec grade?

Thanks!