Raspberry stops when both 5v pins are used

Lesson 02: Capacitive Soil Moisture Module

when bot 5v gpio pins are used raspberry stops, also when both 3,3v pins are used

power asapter is original from raspberry, output is 5.1v 5amp 25.5W.

have followed the wiring diagram.

the only thing thats different is the adc, that is a adc7830

Which kit product’s example project are you running? Please provide us with detailed information.

Additionally, please share clear photos of the complete physical wiring setup. This will help us analyze and resolve the issue for you.

the kit example is in this link

The pictures you provided are incomplete, and we cannot verify if your project wiring is correct.

In theory, the project should work normally if wired correctly.

If possible, please provide us with a complete picture of the wiring for confirmation.

Please double-check the orientation of the PCF8591 module connections. Ensure the wiring corresponds correctly to the silkscreen markings on the module.

thx for the help, found the error, it was a faulty sensor, got a new one and that one is working fine.

Thank you for the update.

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