USB / DC / Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger
Make your projects to go green this summer with our specialized USB/Solar Lithium Ion Polymer Battery charger! This charger is a very unique design, perfect for outdoor projects, or DIY iPod chargers.
Pinout
- BATT
2-pin JST battery port for a single 3.7V/4.2V lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery, as stated by Adafruit guide/product text
Type · powerVoltage · 3.7V nominal / 4.2V charge battery connection - LOAD
load output port for powering another project while the charger shares input power and battery power
Type · power outputVoltage · battery/load rail for 3.7V LiPo system; guide states project can be powered from LOAD output - USB
USB mini-B charging power input; guide states charging can use a USB mini-B cable
Type · power inputVoltage · 5V USB input - DC / SOLAR
DC jack / solar-panel input for charging; guide states charge with 5-6V DC or 6V solar panel
Type · power inputVoltage · 5-6V DC input; 6V solar panel recommended - CHRG
low-battery/status LED output labelled CHRG per Adafruit guide text
Start wiring
3.7V nominal / 4.2V charge battery connection · battery/load rail for 3.7V LiPo system; guide states project can be powered from LOAD output
Verify supply voltage and logic levels before powering up.
Module pins: BATT. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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