Nothing is actually getting hot on mine. Barely perceptible warmth would be a better way to put it.
I'm powering it directly from the USB port on my laptop.
Actually I just got a new laptop and it's doing the same thing as it was with my old one.
Just tried connecting it to a USB charging port that supplies 2.5A.
The USB cable is fairly substantial. It's not the kind with thin crappy wires. I know what you mean about those.
That had no effect on the problem.
Mitch
