PIZ-UPTIME

The Raspberry Pi Zero and Pi Zero W (abbreviated here as PiZ) is a small size computer tethered to the wall power outlet. It needs the power via the micro-USB cable to operate. When PiZ needs to be moved from one location to another, it needs to be shut down and rebooted. If the power fails, the PiZ shuts down without a proper shutdown sequence, sometimes with catastrophic after effects. PiZ-UpTime provides clean, stable, reliable uninterruptable (UPS) power to PiZ. Pi-UpTime provides power mobility for PiZ. Install one Lithium Ion 14500 battery1 in the PiZ-UpTime and the PiZ continues to operate when power fails or when the power plug is disconnected. The batteries are charged when power is available. When power fails, the necessary power is generated from the batteries by PiZ-UpTime to power the PiZ, the peripherals attached to it and provide UPS power to USB Power Out port. The micro-USB port provides 5V. PiUpTIme has the Raspberry Pi header already soldered on it. If a header is already soldered onto PiZ, UPS power is provided via the header. If the header is not soldered on the PiZ, a micro-USB to micro-USB cable can power the PiZ. PiZ-UpTime can be mounted on Pi-Z using spacers.

• Provides UPS functionality for Raspberry Pi Zero or Pi Zero W.
• UPS 5V out (via micro USB) – UPS functionality for Pi-Zero without the header.
• Uses one LithiumIon 14500 (AA size) rechargeable battery. Includes battery management.
• Reset switch for rebooting the Pi. An external reset switch can be connected
• Python code shuts down the Raspberry Pi when battery is low.
• Uses GPIO 26 to monitor low battery Voltage.
• Hard shutdown when battery runs dangerously low, protecting the battery.
• LEDs can be turned off to save power.