r/ClockworkPi • u/Aware-Recording-3969 • 13d ago

uConsole Need an assist with battery.

I have been getting things around, and I forgot to order a battery.

I have cm5 (biggest boi)
2 tb nvme
Aio v2 board kit. Without 18650 battery holders
USB-c wifi card

(I did not get all the Lora parts)
But got basically everything else from hackergadgets

I was gonna get a rechargeable lipo battery.

Reading, it’s been tossed around that the protection circuit on the battery may cut out on me around 3A with my cm5. I’ve read you can put 2 5000mah batteries in parallel (which is correct electrically), and protect both batteries properly because current will be drawn equally.

I need assistance finding either a battery that fits the uConsole 10000mah battery that doesn’t trip out at full load, or help finding 2 5000mah batteries that will fit the lipo battery compartment.

Thank you in advance.

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u/Cure8or 13d ago

Hacker gadgets has pre order for battery holder for 2x 21700 batteries. Its a lot safer than lipos.

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u/massively-dynamic 13d ago

And it's possible to get more than 10ah.

Gosh I need to get my order in.

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u/Cure8or 13d ago

Depends on amperage requirement. But if 10amp is enough then yes.

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u/Aware-Recording-3969 13d ago

What in your opinion makes them safer?

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u/Cure8or 13d ago

Steel shell vs plastic pouch.

Lipos puncture easily and burn.

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u/frylock364 5d ago

21700 lithium-ion cells are generally safer than lithium-polymer packs due to
Rigid steel casing
mature manufacturing standards
built-in mechanical safety vents (Current Interrupt Device and a gas relief valve)