Upgrade Your Pi Zero Setup With This $35 Mini UPS
Raspberry Pi Zero boards may be some of the most energy-efficient computers out there that can run a full Linux operating system, but they still need some juice. Even a little blip on the power supply is going to bring your home automation system or personal project to a screeching halt. To keep those services up and running no matter what may come, you’ll need to power the Pi through a UPS. But a traditional UPS that can keep a desktop computer chugging along is serious overkill for a Pi Zero.
That’s where the new Pi-Ener-lite from ACE Design Studio comes in. It can smooth out blips in the grid to keep your Pi up without the cost and complexity of a standard UPS. It draws its power from a single 18650 rechargeable battery and has a tiny footprint to match. Pi-Ener-lite also has a small price tag to go...
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