Powering RPi Zero from battery
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Powering RPi Zero from battery
Hello all,
I was trying to power my RPi Zero from a LiPo battery using this module (http://www.ebay.com/itm/5x-5V-Step-Up-M ... 2278069095 and I have a problem. After I plug it in, the Pi starts booting, but after few seconds it shuts down. Can anyone please help me solve this problem? Thanks
I was trying to power my RPi Zero from a LiPo battery using this module (http://www.ebay.com/itm/5x-5V-Step-Up-M ... 2278069095 and I have a problem. After I plug it in, the Pi starts booting, but after few seconds it shuts down. Can anyone please help me solve this problem? Thanks
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Re: Powering RPi Zero from battery
Let the battery fully charge maybe? Double check your soldering too. Any pictures?
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Re: Powering RPi Zero from battery
The battery is charged to 3.8 V, so that shouldn't be a problem. Output is 5.1 V, which is also fine. I don't think there could be problem with connection between the battery and the module, because charging workes fine. The module is connected to the RPi via a USB cable. Couldn't there possibly be a problem, that the module can't outpout enough current to run the RPi?
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Re: Powering RPi Zero from battery
i wouldnt just take the output rating as theyve stated....tonda2 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:47 pmThe battery is charged to 3.8 V, so that shouldn't be a problem. Output is 5.1 V, which is also fine. I don't think there could be problem with connection between the battery and the module, because charging workes fine. The module is connected to the RPi via a USB cable. Couldn't there possibly be a problem, that the module can't outpout enough current to run the RPi?
theres a high change its not putting out anything near 1A
go for this one
https://www.banggood.com/37V-Liion-Batt ... 28948.html
it works perfectly with the pi zero (no head scratching)
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Re: Powering RPi Zero from battery
Thank you.VeteranGamer wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:56 pmi wouldnt just take the output rating as theyve stated....tonda2 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:47 pmThe battery is charged to 3.8 V, so that shouldn't be a problem. Output is 5.1 V, which is also fine. I don't think there could be problem with connection between the battery and the module, because charging workes fine. The module is connected to the RPi via a USB cable. Couldn't there possibly be a problem, that the module can't outpout enough current to run the RPi?
theres a high change its not putting out anything near 1A
go for this one
https://www.banggood.com/37V-Liion-Batt ... 28948.html
it works perfectly with the pi zero (no head scratching)
Only problem is that this module is quite big, so I'm not sure if it's the best for my mintyPi project.
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Re: Powering RPi Zero from battery
try testing the output....tonda2 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 2:10 pmThank you.VeteranGamer wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:56 pmi wouldnt just take the output rating as theyve stated....tonda2 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:47 pmThe battery is charged to 3.8 V, so that shouldn't be a problem. Output is 5.1 V, which is also fine. I don't think there could be problem with connection between the battery and the module, because charging workes fine. The module is connected to the RPi via a USB cable. Couldn't there possibly be a problem, that the module can't outpout enough current to run the RPi?
theres a high change its not putting out anything near 1A
go for this one
https://www.banggood.com/37V-Liion-Batt ... 28948.html
it works perfectly with the pi zero (no head scratching)
Only problem is that this module is quite big, so I'm not sure if it's the best for my mintyPi project.
it can be done with your phone
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Re: Powering RPi Zero from battery
Pretty cool app. Too bad it doesn't exist for iOSVeteranGamer wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 2:28 pmtry testing the output....tonda2 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 2:10 pmThank you.VeteranGamer wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:56 pm
i wouldnt just take the output rating as theyve stated....
theres a high change its not putting out anything near 1A
go for this one
https://www.banggood.com/37V-Liion-Batt ... 28948.html
it works perfectly with the pi zero (no head scratching)
Only problem is that this module is quite big, so I'm not sure if it's the best for my mintyPi project.
it can be done with your phone
i
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Re: Powering RPi Zero from battery
The module can provide only about 500 mA, so probably not enough. It seems like I will have to buy this one. Thank you for your help.VeteranGamer wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:56 pmi wouldnt just take the output rating as theyve stated....tonda2 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:47 pmThe battery is charged to 3.8 V, so that shouldn't be a problem. Output is 5.1 V, which is also fine. I don't think there could be problem with connection between the battery and the module, because charging workes fine. The module is connected to the RPi via a USB cable. Couldn't there possibly be a problem, that the module can't outpout enough current to run the RPi?
theres a high change its not putting out anything near 1A
go for this one
https://www.banggood.com/37V-Liion-Batt ... 28948.html
it works perfectly with the pi zero (no head scratching)
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Re: Powering RPi Zero from battery
tonda2 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 18, 2017 3:10 amThe module can provide only about 500 mA, so probably not enough. It seems like I will have to buy this one. Thank you for your help.VeteranGamer wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:56 pmi wouldnt just take the output rating as theyve stated....tonda2 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2017 1:47 pmThe battery is charged to 3.8 V, so that shouldn't be a problem. Output is 5.1 V, which is also fine. I don't think there could be problem with connection between the battery and the module, because charging workes fine. The module is connected to the RPi via a USB cable. Couldn't there possibly be a problem, that the module can't outpout enough current to run the RPi?
theres a high change its not putting out anything near 1A
go for this one
https://www.banggood.com/37V-Liion-Batt ... 28948.html
it works perfectly with the pi zero (no head scratching)
if your using it in the mintpi, then its best to use what wermy has recommended... he spent alot of time testing what options were best...
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