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SunFounder PiPower5 - Protect Your Device & Data

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PiPower 5 is a versatile UPS solution designed for seamless integration with Raspberry Pi devices. It features robust power path management, dual lithium battery charging and discharging capabilities, and essential protections against reverse polarity, overcharging, and over-discharging.

With an output of up to 5V/5A, PiPower 5 ensures stable performance for a wide range of devices. Its HAT+ configuration guarantees compatibility with Raspberry Pi 5, while additional outputs, including a USB-A port and a 4x2P header, provide support for various single-board computers (SBCs) and microcontroller platforms, such as Arduino, Pico, and ESP32.

An onboard microcontroller efficiently manages power operations and enables real-time monitoring of key parameters via I2C communication. These parameters include input voltage, output voltage, battery voltage, battery capacity, external power connection status, charging status, and the current power source (battery or USB).

Combining advanced battery management with broad compatibility, PiPower 5 is an essential tool for tech enthusiasts and professionals looking to optimize their hardware setups.

Features

  • Input: 5-15V, 45W, USB Type-C PD, DC5.5-2.1

  • Output: 5V/5A via Raspberry Pi GPIO, USB Type-A, and 2x4P 2.54mm pin headers

  • Charging Power: Up to 20W

  • Battery Specs: 7.4V 2 Cell 18650 Li-ion, XH2.54 3P connector

  • Configurable Settings via Jumpers:

    • Default On Jumper: Configure whether the device powers on automatically when connected to power.

    • Shutdown Signal Jumper: Enable detection of the device’s shutdown status.

    • External Power Button Pin Header: Connect an external power button for manual power control.

  • Onboard Indicators and Buttons:

    • Battery status indicator

    • Input source indicator

    • Power button

    • Battery reverse connection indicator

    • Output power indicator

  • Onboard Microcontroller: 32-bit ARM Cortex-M23, supporting I2C communication

  • I2C communication interfaces:

    • Raspberry Pi GPIO

    • SH1.0 4P (compatible with Qwiic and STEMMA QT)

    • 1x4P 2.54mm pin header

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