PowerBoost 1000C

[daimenworrall]

Hello,

I'm looking for an alternative solution to replace the PowerBoost 1000C in my project. I'm currently using it to charge a LiPo battery and also provide a steady voltage to my Raspberry Pi.

The problem is the price, at just over £20 it's very expensive... Are there any alternatives out there?

Thank you.

https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/powerboost-1000-charger-rechargeable-5v-lipo-usb-boost-1a-1000c

[dany_boy]

There are some alternatives for a lot cheaper on ebay. However I think you need to use 2 boards, one for charging and another for boosting.

[dany_boy]

Here is a charger/protection http://m.ebay.com/itm/2PCS-5V-Micro-USB-1A-18650-Lithium-Battery-Charging-Board-Charger-Module-/400665522246?hash=item5d4986b046%3Ag%3ACjkAAOSwqfNXigWU&_trkparms=pageci%3Ade2853dc-e027-11e6-a657-005056976b77%7Cparentrq%3Ac31e2c5a1590a6063608ac00ffb6d471%7Ciid%3A20

and here is a booster

http://m.ebay.com/itm/5PCS-0-9V-5V-to-5V-DC-DC-Booster-USB-Mobile-Step-up-Power-Supply-Module-/181916952600?hash=item2a5b186818%3Ag%3AAeoAAOSwbsBXiH5Y&_trkparms=pageci%3A096a1737-e028-11e6-a16b-74dbd1808e51%7Cparentrq%3Ac31f47d91590a5e0a74491bfffab8fbb%7Ciid%3A5

Cheers!

[daimenworrall]

48 minutes ago, dany_boy said:

Here is a charger/protection http://m.ebay.com/itm/2PCS-5V-Micro-USB-1A-18650-Lithium-Battery-Charging-Board-Charger-Module-/400665522246?hash=item5d4986b046%3Ag%3ACjkAAOSwqfNXigWU&_trkparms=pageci%3Ade2853dc-e027-11e6-a657-005056976b77%7Cparentrq%3Ac31e2c5a1590a6063608ac00ffb6d471%7Ciid%3A20

and here is a booster

http://m.ebay.com/itm/5PCS-0-9V-5V-to-5V-DC-DC-Booster-USB-Mobile-Step-up-Power-Supply-Module-/181916952600?hash=item2a5b186818%3Ag%3AAeoAAOSwbsBXiH5Y&_trkparms=pageci%3A096a1737-e028-11e6-a16b-74dbd1808e51%7Cparentrq%3Ac31f47d91590a5e0a74491bfffab8fbb%7Ciid%3A5

Cheers!

Thank you, would i connect these in Parallel? ie: Both to the battery?

[daimenworrall]

Answered my own question, the ones i've ordered have specific pads on the charging board to connect to a boost circuit.

Thank you!

[dany_boy]

1 hour ago, daimenworrall said:

Answered my own question, the ones i've ordered have specific pads on the charging board to connect to a boost circuit.

Thank you!

No worries! if you need more help with electronics/coding I'll happily help!