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[MKC-1231] Update UNO R4 cheat sheet power sections

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content/hardware/02.hero/boards
- uno-r4-minima/tutorials/cheat-sheet
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- uno-r4-wifi/tutorials/cheat-sheet
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`@@ -33,9 +33,16 @@ The full datasheet is available as a downloadable PDF from the link below:`
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`34`	`34`	`To power the UNO R4 Minima you may either use a USB-C® cable or the VIN pin.`
`35`	`35`
`36`		`-If you’re using the USB-C® connector you must power it with 5 V.`
	`36`	`+The board can be powered via the VIN pin, supporting a range between 6-24 V. The VIN pin is also connected to the DC-jack (barrel plug connector).`
	`37`	`+`
	`38`	`+When powered via the VIN pin, you are using the onboard regulator to bring down the voltage to 5V, which means that the 5 V pin can provide up to 1.2 A. Keep in mind that this voltage regulator also powers the rest of the circuit board, including the MCU, LEDs among other components.`
	`39`	`+`
	`40`	`+*External devices with a high current draw (e.g. servo motors) should never be powered via the 5 V pin. It is mainly intended for devices drawing lower current such as sensor modules.*`
	`41`	`+`
	`42`	`+If you’re using the USB-C® connector you must power it with 5 V.`
	`43`	`+`
	`44`	`+When powered via USB, you are bypassing the onboard voltage regulator completely. In this case, the 5 V pin can provide up to 2 A without damaging the board.`
`37`	`45`
`38`		`-The board can be powered via the VIN pin, supporting a range between 6-24 V.`
`39`	`46`
`40`	`47`	`## Core`
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`@@ -32,11 +32,15 @@ The full datasheet is available as a downloadable PDF from the link below:`
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`33`	`33`	`## Power Supply`
`34`	`34`
`35`		`-To power the UNO R4 WiFi you may either use a USB-C® cable, or the VIN pin.`
	`35`	`+The board can be powered via the VIN pin, supporting a range between 6-24 V.The VIN pin is also connected to the DC-jack (barrel plug connector).`
`36`	`36`
`37`		`-If you’re using the USB-C® connector you must power it with 5 V.`
	`37`	`+When powered via the VIN pin, you are using the onboard regulator to bring down the voltage to 5V, which means that the 5 V pin can provide up to 1.2 A. Keep in mind that this voltage regulator also powers the rest of the circuit board, including the MCU, LEDs among other components.`
`38`	`38`
`39`		`-The board can be powered via the VIN pin, supporting a range between 6-24 V. The VIN pin is also connected to the DC-jack (barrel plug connector).`
	`39`	`+*External devices with a high current draw (e.g. servo motors) should never be powered via the 5 V pin. It is mainly intended for devices drawing lower current such as sensor modules.*`
	`40`	`+`
	`41`	`+If you’re using the USB-C® connector you must power it with 5 V.`
	`42`	`+`
	`43`	`+When powered via USB, you are bypassing the onboard voltage regulator completely. In this case, the 5 V pin can provide up to 2 A without damaging the board.`
`40`	`44`
`41`	`45`	`## Core`
`42`	`46`

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