This series of UPS (uninterruptible power supply) expansion boards provided by Geekworm for Raspberry Pi 5 demonstrates high flexibility and customization, which is very suitable for various project needs, especially those application scenarios that require stable power supply and battery backup. Here is a detailed analysis of each expansion board and its advantages:
X1200
- Features: Onboard 2 18650 battery holders, compact design, suitable for projects with limited space.
- Advantages: It can provide stable 5V@5A current output to meet the power supply needs of most Raspberry Pi and its peripherals.
- Application scenarios: Suitable for small projects that require a certain battery backup but have limited space, such as portable monitoring equipment, small robots, etc.
X1201
- Features: It also has 2 18650 battery boxes on board, but it is designed to be placed side by side with the motherboard to achieve the thinnest effect.
- Advantages: While maintaining strong power supply capacity, it optimizes space occupancy, especially suitable for scenarios with strict thickness requirements.
- Application scenarios: The ultra-thin design makes it suitable for scenarios with strict volume requirements such as wall-mounted devices and embedded systems.
X1202
- Features: Onboard 4 18650 battery holders, providing higher battery capacity.
- Advantages: Longer battery life, suitable for applications that require long-term operation and cannot frequently replace batteries.
- Application scenarios: Suitable for field monitoring stations, remote data loggers and other equipment that require long-term unattended operation.
X1203
- Features: No battery holder, but reserved XH2.54 battery interface, highly flexible.
- Advantages: Users can choose the appropriate battery type and capacity according to actual needs, greatly improving the flexibility of DIY.
- Application scenarios: Suitable for advanced DIY projects that have specific requirements for batteries or want to use non-standard battery configurations.
Common advantages
- Intelligent monitoring: All expansion boards can intelligently monitor the power status of the Raspberry Pi 5 and automatically cut off the power when shutting down, which helps to extend the battery life.
- Sufficient power supply capacity: They can provide stable and reliable Vdc 5V@5A power supply capacity.
- Programming interface: Supports software programming, reads UPS status (such as battery capacity, voltage), and realizes advanced functions such as low voltage automatic shutdown and external power supply shedding alarm.
- Easy installation: The pigo pins are used to connect to the motherboard, which simplifies the installation process. It also comes with an onboard switch and a reserved external switch PIN for easy user control.
This series of UPS expansion boards from Geekworm provides a wealth of choices for Raspberry Pi 5 users, whether they are pursuing space efficiency, battery life or DIY flexibility, they can find a solution that suits them. Through intelligent monitoring and programming interfaces, these expansion boards also give projects a higher level of intelligence and automation.
Model | Battery Holders | Battery Capacity | Matching Case | How to Charge | Key Advantages | Application Scenarios |
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X1200 | 2x 18650 | Moderate | X1200-C1 | 5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1200 | Compact design, stable power supply | Small-scale projects, portable devices |
X1201 | 2x 18650 | Moderate | X1201-C1 | 5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1201 | Ultra-thin design, space-saving | Wall-mounted devices, embedded systems |
X1202 | 4x 18650 | High | X1202-C1 |
5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1202; or 6-18Vdc, ≥3A via DC 5521 power jack of X1202 |
Longer runtime, high battery capacity | Remote monitoring, long-term data loggers |
X1203 | None (XH2.54 connectors) | User-defined | N/A |
5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1203; or 6-18Vdc, ≥3A via DC 5521 power jack of X1203 |
Flexible battery configuration, DIY versatility | Advanced DIY projects with specific battery requirements |
Note:
- Note that you can use only one battery and it will work.
- The exact battery capacity depends on the 18650 lithium battery you use and the quantity.We recommend that you use lithium batteries from big brands such as Samsung or Panasonic.