LiPo USB Charger Hookup Guide

Contributors: jimblom

Introduction

We love LiPo batteries! They pack a walloping, power-supplying punch in a tiny, flat package. And, they're incredibly easy to recharge, when that time comes. If you're looking to make your project mobile and easily rechargeable, we can't recommend this pairing enough: an 850 mAh LiPo battery and an embeddable USB LiPo charger.

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SparkFun USB LiPoly Charger - Single Cell

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If you need to charge LiPo batteries, this simple charger will do just that, and do it fast! The SparkFun USB LiPo Charger is…

$17.95

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This tutorial will explain how to use the USB LiPo Charger with any of our single-cell LiPo batteries. We'll focus on the LiPo Charger and Battery Retail kit, but this information can be applied to that charger and any compatible battery.

Required Materials

• USB LiPo Charger
• A single-cell LiPo battery
  • The charger can be made to work with batteries of any capacity, including 40mAh, 110mAh, 400mAh, 850mAh, 1000mAh, 2000mAh, and the 6000mAh fatpack.
• A 5V power source, options include:
  • A computer USB port with attached mini-B USB cable
  • A USB Wall Adapter and mini-B cable
  • A 5V Wallwart Supply

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