Have you looked here...
https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/build-hat/
and here
https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentati ... ml#content
I notice that it says....
Connect an external power supply — the official Raspberry Pi Build HAT power supply is recommended — however any reliable +8V±10% power supply capable of supplying 48W via a DC 5521 centre positive barrel connector (5.5mm × 2.1mm × 11mm) will power the Build HAT.
I would be suspicious that 5 AA batteries would provide enough power.
https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/build-hat/
and here
https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentati ... ml#content
I notice that it says....
Connect an external power supply — the official Raspberry Pi Build HAT power supply is recommended — however any reliable +8V±10% power supply capable of supplying 48W via a DC 5521 centre positive barrel connector (5.5mm × 2.1mm × 11mm) will power the Build HAT.
I would be suspicious that 5 AA batteries would provide enough power.
Statistics: Posted by kip_the_elder — Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:13 am