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Re: [SALE] Retro PSU, a 3.5A Output capable Boost Board

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2018 6:22 pm
by caffeinatedsoap
This thing solved my brownout issues with my Pi3. Thanks for making it!

Re: [SALE] Retro PSU, a 3.5A Output capable Boost Board

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 12:26 am
by Kenshin16
Is it possible to connect two batteries to this? I only see one input. I have two 2500mAh lipos free right now.

Re: [SALE] Retro PSU, a 3.5A Output capable Boost Board

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 6:44 am
by KonnorJ
I'm fairly certain you'd need a BMS to balance charge the cells, the tp4056 only supports charging one cell, Helder please correct me if I'm wrong.

Re: [SALE] Retro PSU, a 3.5A Output capable Boost Board

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 10:37 am
by Helder
This was intended for one battery, if you do connect more than 1 battery and something is damaged in the process that is on you and I will not replace damaged goods caused by improper use of the PSU.

On a note to this question what battery boost board has ever taken more than 1 input? If you can't think of one then neither can I and this is not supported in my board.

Re: [SALE] Retro PSU, a 3.5A Output capable Boost Board

Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2018 5:04 pm
by Kenshin16
ok, fair enough. thanks

Re: [SALE] Retro PSU, a 3.5A Output capable Boost Board

Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2018 11:03 am
by cbafun
What a great build!

I would love to merge over to your boards. Just some questions: you mentioned earlier in the thread that there is no LBO equivalent (to the powerboost). Are there equivalent connections to the USB and Bat connectors on the PowerBoost. I understand this is a different product etc, it is just that me and my brother have created a safe shutdown/full power off PCB we would love to continue using.

Thanks again for an amazing board!

Re: [SALE] Retro PSU, a 3.5A Output capable Boost Board

Posted: Sat Sep 22, 2018 8:33 am
by KonnorJ
From what I understand you are asking if there is a battery input and 5v output? If so yes to both.

Re: [SALE] Retro PSU, a 3.5A Output capable Boost Board

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 9:50 am
by AlexKid
Hi. Can someone tell me if I can use the psu without a battery.
as it were a normal powerboost.
If so, what is the optimal input voltage so the psu gives the 3.5A

Re: [SALE] Retro PSU, a 3.5A Output capable Boost Board

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 3:43 pm
by KonnorJ
Input from a charger should be 5v, I put from a battery should be 3.7v

Re: [SALE] Retro PSU, a 3.5A Output capable Boost Board

Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2018 5:06 pm
by AlexKid
ok thank you, but what about with the unpluged battery?
The Plan is, a little Switch between the psu and the Battery.
when the switch is "off", I only play on the external psu.
and "on" I charge the battery.
so that Helders psu doesnt have to load and play at the same time.