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Review on πŸ’‘ Adafruit PowerBoost 500 Basic - Efficient 5V USB Boost @ 500mA from 1.8V+ [ADA1903] by Joshua Romero

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Pi Zero with 18650 batteries - nice!

Adafruit is a bit pricey, but sometimes it's worth it. Additional connection options and soldering points make this module flexible. I used this to build a battery bank to power my Raspberry Pi Zero. It works really well and allows me to use my Pi remotely. I'm not entirely happy with the white connector, I almost wish it was disabled as a user-installable option, but the module worked reliably, allowing me to use a pair of 18650 batteries in parallel to get an advanced mi Pi remote control.

Pros
  • Great for a small home
Cons
  • A dubious purchase for the elderly