Description
tinkerBOY PowerSwitch is both a boost and charge module designed for the Raspberry Pi based Game Boy Zero retro console.
Features:
- 5.2v and up to 3A boost output.
- 1A charging and builtin micro USB port.
- Safe Shutdown for Raspberry Pi.
- Builtin power slide switch.
- Overload / Short-Circuit protection.
Specs:
- 5.2v and up to 3A boost current output.
- Low 70µA quiescent current.
- Overload/Short-Circuit Protection
- Power off current <1µA.
- Thermal shutdown.
- 1A current current.
- Safe Shutdown power switch.
- Up to 93% efficiency.
- Power and charging LED indicator.
Guides:
Notes:
- In order to simplify the circuit, achieve a high current output, and to easily assemble and troubleshoot the PowerSwitch I decided against a load-sharing chip. This simply means that I do not recommend charging while the PowerSwitch is turned on. It won’t damage the module for a short period but might get very hot when charging and playing for long.
- For high current builds like the Pi 4, make sure you use a battery that can output enough current.
Additional Parts You May Need:
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tinkerBOY Controller V3.0 – Game Boy Zero AIO PCB Controller
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tinkerBOY DPI Adapter
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tinkerBOY Add-On Board – with Pre-soldered USB Type A Port and 3-Pin Volume Wheel, Back Buttons
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tinkerBOY Speaker 4Ω2W / 8Ω1W
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B103 Volume Wheel 10K Ohm 3Pin
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Charlie –
Easy switch for my gameboy zero! Thank you!
Tugrul Erturk –
Will there be a USB-c version?
tinkerBOY –
Yes probably.