Description

Waveshare UPS Module for Raspberry Pi Pico with Battery is a compact uninterruptible power supply module designed for the Raspberry Pi Pico form factor. It adds portable battery-backed power to Pico-based projects and helps keep the system running during external power interruptions or power handover.

This module is a strong fit for portable Pico devices, low-power controllers, battery-backed data logging, and embedded projects that need cleaner power continuity. It supports a Li-po battery connection, uses I2C for control and monitoring, and adopts dynamic power path management for more practical UPS-style operation.

Features

• UPS module for Raspberry Pi Pico and Pico series boards.
• Supports Li-po battery based backup power operation.
• Dynamic power path management for smoother power handover.
• I2C interface for module communication and monitoring.
• Standard Raspberry Pi Pico header compatibility.
• Suitable for portable Pico projects, battery-backed control, and embedded systems.

Specifications

Applications

• Portable Raspberry Pi Pico projects.
• Battery-backed Pico controllers and embedded systems.
• Data logging and sensor nodes that should survive power interruptions.
• Low-power field devices using Pico series boards.
• Compact UPS-style power designs for Pico hardware.

Product List

• Pico-UPS-B module 1
• Battery-related connection hardware 1 set

Other Content

The main reason to choose this module is that it adds battery-backed power continuity to Pico projects without turning the design into a much larger custom power system. For portable controllers, remote devices, and embedded systems, that can make the whole project much more practical and resilient.

Its dynamic power path management and I2C-based control path also make it more useful than a simple battery charger board. If your project needs smarter handheld or field deployment behavior around power switching and battery use, this module is a better fit than a bare power add-on.

Resources

• Waveshare wiki: Pico-UPS-B
• Raspberry Pi Pico documentation
• Raspberry Pi Pico MicroPython documentation
• Raspberry Pi Pico C/C++ SDK documentation

FAQ

Q: What is this module mainly used for?
A: It is used to add UPS-style battery-backed power to Raspberry Pi Pico projects.

Q: What kind of battery does it support?
A: It supports a Li-po battery connection.

Q: How does it communicate with the controller?
A: The module uses I2C for communication and management functions.

Q: Is the battery included?
A: The official documentation highlights battery usage and safety, so you should treat the battery configuration separately and confirm the exact included accessories before deployment.