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| + | === Adafruit Powerboost 500C === | ||
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| + | [https://www.adafruit.com/products/1944 Adafruit Powerboost 500C] | ||
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| + | Pros: | ||
| + | * Slightly Cheaper than the 1000C | ||
| + | * Usually easier to get than the 1000c | ||
| + | * Check Cons below, is otherwise identical to the 1000C. | ||
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| + | Cons: | ||
| + | * Can only charge at 500mA (half the 1000C's rate) | ||
| + | * Does not have the same "Load Sharing Circuit" claimed by the 1000C | ||
| + | * Is not suitable for charge & play | ||
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| + | === Banggood Model === | ||
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Revision as of 03:01, 11 October 2016
Adafruit Powerboost 1000C
Pros:
- Well documented with Wermy's guide
- Very simple & easy to use, multiple power outputs
- Has integrated Low Battery Warning LED & pinout for custom circuits to catch this.
- Integrated Power, Charging, & Charged LEDs.
- Integrated on/off function by shorting EN pin to GND.
Cons:
- Most expensive model by far
- Availability is often questionable, especially after a news article or custom board release increases demand.
Alternatives
Adafruit Powerboost 500C
Pros:
- Slightly Cheaper than the 1000C
- Usually easier to get than the 1000c
- Check Cons below, is otherwise identical to the 1000C.
Cons:
- Can only charge at 500mA (half the 1000C's rate)
- Does not have the same "Load Sharing Circuit" claimed by the 1000C
- Is not suitable for charge & play
Banggood Model
3.7V Li-ion Battery Mini USB To USB A Power Supply Module
Module is able to power a device and charge the battery at the same time.
Has LED lights to indicate the state:
- Red led: charging
- Green led: finished charging
- Blue led: board is powering a device
