disable built in wi-fi on rp3.

matt77303 · June 16, 2017 at 9:33 PM

Hi

i have added a wireless dongle to my rp3 to improve wireless signal. all works great but since adding it i keep getting the power low indicator in the top right hand corner. ( dongle drawing to my power? ) can i disable the builtin wi-fi and bluetooth to save some?

Thanks Matt

**Iridium** · June 17, 2017 at 11:38 AM Official Post

See: Here

and add to /flash/config.txt

dtoverlay=pi3-disable-wifi dtoverlay=pi3-disable-bt

matt77303 · June 18, 2017 at 12:55 PM

Thanks that seemed to work, don't get the low power icon as much now.

Matt

**Iridium** · June 18, 2017 at 5:41 PM Official Post

The RPi3 is notorious for power problems, especially with "cheaper" power supplies. If you still have issues you could change your power supply for a higher amperage, or think about running the wifi dongle off of a powered hub.

disable built in wi-fi on rp3.

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