powering Nano Cortex from MacBook Pro USB C...safe?

[Enchilada Jones]

It works but Im wondering if the Nano could be drawing too much current for the internals of the MacBook USB designed purpose. I would think the 70 watt Apple power supply is capable of 'fueling' that circuitry but with the extra load of the Nano combined with whatever the MacBook battery draws am I putting too much current through the USB path?

 

[laxu]

Can Nano Cortex be powered via USB-C?

Yes. Nano Cortex can be powered via USB-C (5V-1.5A). Connect it to your computer or another USB-C compliant power source with the included USB-C cable.

Straight from the FAQ.

 

[Lysander]

It works but Im wondering if the Nano could be drawing too much current for the internals of the MacBook USB designed purpose. I would think the 70 watt Apple power supply is capable of 'fueling' that circuitry but with the extra load of the Nano combined with whatever the MacBook battery draws am I putting too much current through the USB path?

USB-C is safe in this regard. Power requirements are negotiated between devices; if your MacBook cannot provide the juice a Nano Cortex requires, it simply won't.