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kit:mod_battery_power [2019/01/19 17:39] – [Short Term Power Plan] - parts stevekit:mod_battery_power [2019/01/19 18:03] – [Required Parts] - added pinboard image steve
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 The other part you need is called a "micro USB pin board". This is a small micro USB socket with some standard pin headers attached to make it easy to wire up to projects like the CrowBox so that you can plug in a power bank. This is very inexpensive part and they are easy to find on amazon and eBay. These are so inexpensive that you usually have to buy 10 or more in a lot for around $5 USD, so you'll end up with some extras. The other part you need is called a "micro USB pin board". This is a small micro USB socket with some standard pin headers attached to make it easy to wire up to projects like the CrowBox so that you can plug in a power bank. This is very inexpensive part and they are easy to find on amazon and eBay. These are so inexpensive that you usually have to buy 10 or more in a lot for around $5 USD, so you'll end up with some extras.
  
-**NOTE:** Be sure that the USB pin boards that you buy are "micro USB" and that they come with the header pins! Also, some minor soldering is usually required. +**NOTE:** Be sure that the USB pin boards that you buy are "micro USB" and that they come with the header pins! Also, some minor soldering is usually required. The item you are looking for looks like this:
  
 +{{ :kit:micro_usb_pinboard.jpg?nolink&256 |}}
  
  
kit/mod_battery_power.txt · Last modified: 2019/01/19 18:12 by steve