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Adafruit Powerboost 1000C

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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

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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