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Geekworm X1203 5.1V 5A UPS Shield for Raspberry Pi 5 Series

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Overview:

X1203 is an innovative uninterruptible power supply (UPS) expansion board designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5B. With its advanced features and robust power backup capabilities, the X1203 is perfect for even the most demanding Raspberry Pi setups.

Reliable Power Backup: The X1203 provides a stable 5.1V 5000mA power backup, ensuring uninterrupted operation of your Raspberry Pi. Whether you are running resource-intensive applications or powering multiple peripherals, the X1203 delivers reliable and consistent power supply.

Enhanced Power Management: One of the standout features of the X1203 is its enhanced power management system. It intelligently monitors the power status of the Raspberry Pi and automatically cuts off power when the Pi is shut down. This helps optimize battery life by entering an ultra-low standby power consumption mode. It ensures efficient operation and maximizes the lifespan of the UPS battery.

Seamless Power Switching: Equipped with AC power loss and power adapter failure detection, the X1203 seamlessly switches to backup power in the event of a power outage or power adapter failure. This feature guarantees that your Raspberry Pi remains operational and protected from unexpected power disruptions.

Convenient Features: The X1203 offers convenient features such as auto power-on, enabling your Raspberry Pi to automatically boot up when power is restored. It also supports full power-off from software, allowing you to safely shut down your Raspberry Pi without manual intervention.

Fast Charging: With fast charging capabilities of up to 3000mA, the X1203 ensures quick recharging of the UPS, making it ready to provide backup power whenever needed. 

Flexible charging:
You can use either type-c or DC5521 to charge the battery. When using type-c you can use the PD27W power supply that powers the Raspberry Pi 5, when you use the DC5521 you can use a variety of power adapters in the 6-18V range.

Versatile Design: The X1203 is designed to be attached on bottom and don't use the 40-pin header, enabling easy stacking with other Raspberry Pi accessory boards. This versatility allows you to expand the functionality of your Raspberry Pi and create enhanced applications tailored to your specific needs.

Seamless Data Backup: The X1203 is compatible with our range of storage products, providing seamless integration for safe and reliable data backup. Your valuable data remains protected, even in the event of a power failure.

Enhance the reliability and performance of your Raspberry Pi 5B with the X1203 UPS expansion board. Experience peace of mind with its advanced features and robust power backup capabilities. Trust the X1203 to ensure uninterrupted operation and safeguard your valuable data.

Warning:
When you use an external battery box or battery pack, please pay attention to the positive and negative poles, generally speaking, the red wire is the positive pole, the black wire is the negative pole

User Manual:

https://wiki.geekworm.com/X1203

Features:

For use with

Raspberry Pi 5 Model B
Key Features

UPS Output

  • Provides continuous operation for up to 10 hours (duration depends on battery type and applications)
  • Supports a maximum current output of 5.1V 5000mA, suitable for most Raspberry Pi applications
  • Integrated Advanced Power MOSFET with an equivalent of 7mΩ RDS(ON) to minimize power loss
  • Convenient pogo pin connection for powering the Pi, eliminating the need for cabling and soldering
  • Equipped with XH2.54 connectors for 5V power output

Battery Charging

  • Supports fast battery charging with a capacity of 3000mA
  • Battery charging control can be managed via GPIO
  • Provides protection against battery overcurrent and overvoltage
  • Built-in protection against reverse connection of battery cells
  • Integrated Maxim's fuel-gauge systems for reading battery voltage and percentage over i2c
  • On-board LEDs indicate battery charging and discharging levels of 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%
  • Features two XH2.54 battery connectors

Power Input

  • Integrated high-efficiency step-down DC-DC converter
  • Wide operating input range of 6V to 18V
  • Up to 95% efficiency for optimal power conversion
  • Provides up to 5.5A output current, enabling 3A fast charging while powering the system
  • Allows power input from various sources such as a car, solder panel, and more
  • Common power input jack size of 5.5x2.1mm
  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi USB-C Power Supply

Enhanced Power Management

  • Seamless power switching between backup power and power adapter
  • On-board push button performs the same actions as the Pi's power button
  • Automatically cuts off power when the Pi is shut down
  • On-board LED indicates power status and Pi detection
  • AC power loss and power adapter failure detection via GPIO
  • Auto power-on when power is applied or restored
  • Automatic safe shutdown when battery voltage is low (programmable)
  • Ultra-low standby power consumption to maximize battery life
  • Advanced system power-path management to minimize frequent charging and discharging of batteries

Miscellaneous

  • Connects to the Pi via convenient pogo pins, eliminating the need for additional cabling
  • Designed to be attached on the bottom, allowing the use of favorite HATs alongside it
  • XH2.54 connector available for adding your own power button
Technical Spec

Power input:

  • 6-18Vdc via DC5521 power jack of X1203 (12Vdc 3A power adapter recommended),
  • OR 5Vdc ±5%, ≥5A via USB-C socket of X1203

UPS output: 5.1V ±5% Max 5A

Battery charging current: 2.3-3.2A --IMPORTANT !!-- Please confirm before connecting your battery.

Terminal Battery Voltage: 4.23V --IMPORTANT !!-- Please confirm before connecting your battery.

Battery Recharge Threshold: 4.1V

Ports & Connectors:

  • DC power jack - 5.5x2.1mm to charge (Refer to PSU60)
  • Type-C Socket to charge (Refer to PD27W)
  • XH2.54 battery connector x2
  • 5V Power output connector x2 - XH2.54 2-pin
  • External power button connector x1 - XH2.54-2P

PCB Size: 85mm x 68mm
Important Notes:
  • Do not apply power to your Raspberry Pi via the Type-C USB socket.
  • Do not use 18650 battery with built-in protection circuit.

Packing List:

  • 1 x x1203 Shield
  • 1 x Screw pack

 

Refer to: https://wiki.geekworm.com/X1203

Please email to us at info@geekworm.com if you have other questions.

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 pogo 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.
Summary

    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
    X1200
    • 2 cells
    		 Moderate X1200-C1
    • 5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1200
    • Compact design
    • Stable power supply
    • Small-scale projects
    • Portable devices
    X1201
    • 2 cells
    		 Moderate X1201-C1
    • 5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1201
    • Ultra-thin design
    • Space-saving
    • Wall-mounted devices
    • Embedded systems
    X1202
    • 4 cells
    		 High X1202-C1
    • 5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1202;
    • 6-18Vdc, ≥3A via DC 5521 power jack of X1202
    • Longer runtime
    • High battery capacity
    • Remote monitoring
    • long-term data loggers
    X1203
    • Without battery holder
    • With two XH2.54 battery connectors
    		 User-defined N/A
    • 5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1203;
    • 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.

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    Customer Reviews

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    Sean Lijek
    Almost perfect!

    The only improvement would be if the lights were next to the battery sockets, so they'd be more visible. Otherwise this is great!

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    Michael Raz
    Working Great

    Did need to play with attaching a couple of times to get the pogo pins to line up for the iC2 portion but working great now (using 4 batteries in two holders). The Python scripts seem usable but I’m writing my own monitoring and management functions.

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