Don't standard USB cables fry USB's/MB's when connected to iChargers?

[scornflake]

I've read a couple of posts re upgrading the iCharger where its recommended to use their cable or a battery. i.e: DONT Plug it into the mains cos there's high chance of frying your computer.

The supplied cable (with the charger) apparently has it's ground disconnected, so works OK.

The way around it is to:

• Use a battery when upgrading the charger
• Use supplied USB cable (no idea where that is)

Do we risk blowing up Pi's by using standard cabling? i.e: we're going to be powering using a generator. Will this be a problem?

@johncclayton how have you found it? I presume you've had your Pi connected to a Pi, via power supply, for ages?

[johncclayton]

Apparently. YES. My Pi still lives.