ESP32C3 Xiao powered through 5V Pin

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Hi Community –

I was reading Seeed’s Wiki re: ESP32C3 Xiao (Getting Started with Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 | Seeed Studio Wiki), esp. the section on Power Pins. I am aware that it recommends to add a diode between the 5V power supply and the relevant pin, however I understand this might be necessary to avoid burning the board in case someone connects a powered USB-C cable.

Is this a correct interpretation?

Is it possible to avoid the diode and power the ESP32C3 board via the 5V/GND anyway? Thoughts?

Best!

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You are correct. You can power it from 5V pin, just remember to disconnect it if you need to use usb.

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That’s great –thank you!