{"title":"Lipo charging PCB \u0026 battery chargers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLipo (lithium polymer) charging PCBs and battery charger modules, the focused range for rechargeable mods and portable builds at ZedLabz.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection class=\"browse-by\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBrowse charge boards by use case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/usb-c-mods\"\u003eUSB-C mods for retro consoles\u003c\/a\u003e, full mod kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/rechargeable-battery-mods\"\u003eRechargeable battery mods\u003c\/a\u003e. Helder FlexAmp, FunnyPlaying USB-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/usb-breakout-boards\"\u003eUSB breakout boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/electronic-connectors\"\u003eElectronic connectors\u003c\/a\u003e. JST connectors for batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small PCBs that turn a USB-C input into a controlled lithium battery charge. TP4056 boards (the workhorse 1-cell charger IC), USB-C versions with on-board CC resistors, and combined charge \/ protection (BMS) boards that prevent overcharge, undervoltage and short-circuit. Suitable for retro-console rechargeable battery mods (Game Boy, GBA, GBC, GBA SP), portable maker projects, and any single-cell Lipo build that needs a USB charge input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick picks by build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy entry point:\u003c\/strong\u003e a TP4056 module with USB-C input and on-board protection, the everyday option for single-cell Lipo charging in retro mods and small projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe crowd favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e a TP4056 with separate BMS (battery management system) protection, JST output and 5V boost, handles charge, protect and 5V conversion in one board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pro choice:\u003c\/strong\u003e a higher-current charge board (TP5100-style) for larger Lipo packs or builds drawing more power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Lipo charging build pattern\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C input\u003c\/strong\u003e: typically routed through a USB-C breakout (with the 5.1kΩ CC resistors to negotiate 5V) to the charge board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharge IC\u003c\/strong\u003e: TP4056 is the most common single-cell charger. Limits charge current to a configurable rate, terminates at full charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection (BMS)\u003c\/strong\u003e: separate or integrated. Disconnects the battery on overcharge, deep discharge, or short circuit. Lipo packs without protection should not be used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoost converter\u003c\/strong\u003e: most retro consoles want 5V; Lipo cells output 3.0–4.2V. A boost converter (often integrated into the charge board) lifts cell voltage to 5V regardless of state of charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput to console\u003c\/strong\u003e: typically through a JST-PH connector for the battery, and the original DC barrel jack circuit for the 5V output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship globally with tracking on every order. Returns and replacements per our \u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/pages\/returns\"\u003ereturns policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/usb-c-mods\"\u003eUSB-C mods for retro consoles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/rechargeable-battery-mods\"\u003eRechargeable battery mods\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/usb-breakout-boards\"\u003eUSB breakout boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/power-regulators-converter-pcb\"\u003ePower regulators and converter PCB\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-eu\/collections\/electronic-connectors\"\u003eElectronic connectors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003csection itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLipo charging PCB. FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat's a TP4056 and is it safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eTP4056 is the IC inside the most common single-cell Lipo charge board. With protection circuitry and a battery that has its own BMS, it's the standard hobby charge solution and used in many retro-mod kits. The risk comes from boards without protection circuitry, used with batteries also lacking protection, that combination can lead to overcharge or damage. Stick to boards with the protection ICs visible (DW01 + 8205A) or pair with a battery that has its own BMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDo I need a separate boost converter for a Game Boy USB-C mod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eMost modern all-in-one mod boards (FunnyPlaying USB-C, Helder FlexAmp, etc.) include the boost converter on the same PCB as the charger. Some DIY builds use separate TP4056 + boost modules. If you're building from individual parts, yes, a Lipo cell is 3.0–4.2V and the Game Boy wants 5V, so a boost stage is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eWhat's BMS and do I need one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eBattery Management System, a small protection circuit that disconnects the cell on overcharge, deep discharge or short circuit. Lipo cells without BMS protection are at higher risk of fire or damage if mishandled. Always use either a battery with built-in BMS, or a charge board that includes BMS, or both. Most reputable hobby Lipo packs include their own BMS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eTP4056 vs TP5100, which do I pick?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\"\u003eTP4056 charges single-cell (1S) Lipo at up to ~1A, fits most retro-mod packs. TP5100 supports higher current and can be configured for 1S or 2S (two-cell series) charging at higher rates. For a Game Boy or single-cell handheld mod, TP4056 is the standard. For larger packs or 2S builds, TP5100 has the headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.zedlabz.com\/en-eu\/collections\/lipo-charging-pcb-battery-chargers.oembed","provider":"ZedLabz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}