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[https://www.adafruit.com/product/2465 Adafruit Powerboost 1000C] | [https://www.adafruit.com/product/2465 Adafruit Powerboost 1000C] | ||
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* Availability is often questionable, especially after a news article or custom board release increases demand. | * Availability is often questionable, especially after a news article or custom board release increases demand. | ||
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Revision as of 03:09, 11 October 2016
Adafruit Powerboost 1000C
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Cons:
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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.
Pros:
- Fraction of the cost of the Adafruit models.
- Almost always available.
Cons:
- Excessive shipping times (20-30 days to USA).
- Not as well documented as the Adafruit Models
- No Low Battery function on-board, outside monitoring is required.
Has LED lights to indicate the state:
- Red led: charging
- Green led: finished charging
- Blue led: board is powering a device
