Raspberry Pi GPIO Pin Current Limits

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Pi GPIO Power Limits

  • Per Pin: 16mA maximum.
  • Total (All Pins): 50mA maximum across the entire 3.3V rail.
  • 5V Pins: Limited only by your power supply.

Warning: Never drive a motor or a bright LED directly from a GPIO pin. Always use a transistor or MOSFET.