DFRobot LattePanda IOTA Smart UPS Expansion Board
DFRobot LattePanda IOTA Smart UPS Expansion Board is a high-performance uninterruptible power supply module crafted specifically for the LattePanda IOTA. The expansion board accommodates three user-supplied 3.7 V 18650 Li-ion batteries, enabling up to eight hours of runtime with standard 3500mAh cells, while maintaining exceptional efficiency thanks to the direct power-path design with minimal conversion losses. The board supports dual external power inputs—USB Type‑C® (PD 20V) or a 5.5 mm × 2.5mm DC jack (12V to 24V, ≥36W)—and features an ultra‑low standby current of just ~30µA, making it ideal for long-term deployments.
Integration is seamless as the board employs the standard HID‑UPS protocol, so Windows® 10 and 11 automatically recognize it as a battery, enabling transparent monitoring and safe shutdown behaviors without additional drivers or software. The trio of onboard DIP switches allows hardware-level configuration for auto power-on, safe shutdown during outage, and adjustable charging limits (80% or 100%), an intuitive, software-free solution for robust power management.
The compact 88mm × 70 mm size mirrors the LattePanda IOTA board footprint. This DFRobot UPS expansion board delivers dependable, “laptop-like” power protection for mobile robotics, portable embedded systems, remote Internet of Things (IoT) installations, and any application where power continuity and data integrity are critical.
Features
- High-performance uninterruptible power supply module engineered specifically for the LattePanda IOTA
- Intelligent hardware-level power management
- Ultra-low power standby mode (~30μA)
- High-efficiency power path capable of supporting up to 8x hours of runtime with 3x 18650 cells
- Plug-and-play simplicity
Applications
- Untethered mobile robots
- Portable cyberdecks or workstations
- Off-grid data logger and IoT hubs
- Interactive art installations and kiosks
- Resilient edge AI devices
Specifications
- Charging input
- USB Type-C supports PD 20V input
- 5.5mm × 2.5mm DC jack (center positive), 12V to 24V input
- ≥36W minimum power requirement
- 3x 3.7V 18650 Li-ion batteries (user-installed)
- 1A maximum charging current
- ~30μA static standby current (after system shutdown)
- Onboard output interface via an MX1.25 10-pin connector (for LattePanda board)
- Windows 10/11 (native HID-UPS support) OS compatibility
- 88mm × 70mm size
Kit Contents
- 1x UPS expansion board
- 1x 10-pin cable
- 4x M3 hex standoffs
- 4x M3 screws
- 1x user manual
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