Pichondria Forum - Recent Topics https://pichondria.com/community/ Pichondria discussion forum en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:28:10 +0000 wpForo 60 Help regarding creating a battery pack for the Raspberry Pi 5 and powering it using the pichondria board. https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/help-regarding-creating-a-battery-pack-for-the-raspberry-pi-5-and-powering-it-using-the-pichondria-board/ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:00:37 +0000 I’m currently using a Pichondria 5V 5A converter, and it works well with my 33W Xiaomi USB charger.

Now I need to run my Raspberry Pi 5 outdoors in the field for my Autonomous Farming Rover project, so I need a reliable battery pack.

I want to build a Li-ion battery pack because it gives the best value for money. My plan is to use:

 

  • a proper BMS

  • a safe charger/adapter

  • and a stable 5V high-current output for the Raspberry Pi 5 using the pichondria board.

 

But I’m still learning hardware, and I don’t want to risk damaging the Pi. I also live in Nepal, so I need a solution that is safe, practical, and not easy to mess up.

Can you guide me step-by-step on how to build a safe Li-ion battery pack that can power a Raspberry Pi 5 reliably?

 

 

]]> sushantniraula01 https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/help-regarding-creating-a-battery-pack-for-the-raspberry-pi-5-and-powering-it-using-the-pichondria-board/ Solder battery recommendation https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/solder-battery-recommendation/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 04:43:49 +0000 Hi,

Thanks for making this product.

Still new at this, trying to power a R Pi 5 with display and NVME, presume I will need close to the 5A.

What battery do you recommend? Not a powerbank, but a battery I can solder in.

The 2S / 4S batteries with 25W+ are RC / hobby batteries, is this what people are using?

 

]]> Beams https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/solder-battery-recommendation/ Powering a Jetson Nano https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/powering-a-jetson-nano/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:05:27 +0000 Hi, 

Since this board supplies 5V/5A, I thought it would be a  good idea to use it to power a Jetson Nano board through a Powerbank. The Jetson uses 5V/4A on the barrel Jack input. I wanted to confirm before purchasing Pichondria 5V 5A Converter Board if this setup would make sense. Did anyone try it ? 

]]> tech_user https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/powering-a-jetson-nano/ I would like to know if it works with 33W xiaomi charger and powerbank with max o/p of 5V/3A, 9V/3A, 11V/3A and 20V/1.35A. The cable is for 3A rating. https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/i-would-like-to-know-if-it-works-with-33w-xiaomi-charger-and-powerbank-with-max-o-p-of-5v-3a-9v-3a-11v-3a-and-20v-1-35a-the-cable-is-for-3a-rating/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 11:12:10 +0000 Love to hear from people who brought this product. As much review isn't available, and havent heard much around this product. Would love to understand and know if it is safe for the raspberry pi 5 and long term review.

]]> sushantniraula01 https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/i-would-like-to-know-if-it-works-with-33w-xiaomi-charger-and-powerbank-with-max-o-p-of-5v-3a-9v-3a-11v-3a-and-20v-1-35a-the-cable-is-for-3a-rating/ Converter works really well! https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/converter-works-really-well/ Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:10:06 +0000 I just wanted to say THANKS! for an excellent solution to remotely powering a Raspberry Pi 5. I'm using a 30W PD power bank going to the converter (interestingly only outputting 5V/3A), and from the converter to the RPi5. I didn't find it necessary to modify the config.txt nor the bootloader config as suggested in the tutorial for my use case, it just works. Great product!

]]> beecielo https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/converter-works-really-well/ Is Pichondria v1.0 compatible with RaspberryPi 5 ? https://pichondria.com/community/pichondria-version-1/is-pichondria-v1-0-compatible-with-raspberrypi-5/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:09:31 +0000 Can I use Pichondria v1 with RaspberryPi 5 (new one) ?

 

]]> michael_ny https://pichondria.com/community/pichondria-version-1/is-pichondria-v1-0-compatible-with-raspberrypi-5/ Launching 3D Printed Enclosure for USB-PD to 5V 5A Converter Board https://pichondria.com/community/product-launches/launching-3d-printed-enclosure-for-usb-pd-to-5v-5a-converter-board/ Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:58:50 +0000 We are excited to introduce our Generation 1.0 3D printed enclosure for the USB-PD 2.0/3.0 to 5V 5A converter! 🎉

Key Features:

  • Press-fit design for easy assembly—no screws or additional hardware required.
  • Dual USB-C ports for both input and output.
  • LED indicator slot for easy monitoring of power status.

This enclosure is perfect for anyone looking to protect and enclose their USB-PD converter for use in a variety of projects.

You can download the STL files now from Thingiverse.

Check out images of the current version below!
We’d love to hear your feedback, so let us know what you think and if you have any suggestions for future iterations.

Happy printing!

 

 

]]> John https://pichondria.com/community/product-launches/launching-3d-printed-enclosure-for-usb-pd-to-5v-5a-converter-board/ Exciting News: Pichondria USB-PD Board Now Available on Tindie https://pichondria.com/community/product-launches/exciting-news-pichondria-usb-pd-board-now-available-on-tindie/ Wed, 21 Aug 2024 15:01:46 +0000 We are thrilled to announce that our highly anticipated Pichondria USB-PD to 5V 5A Board is now available for purchase on Tindie—one of the most trusted platforms for makers and tech enthusiasts. But that's not all! We've ensured that this innovative product is accessible to everyone, regardless of where you are in the world. International shipping is now available, meaning you can order the Pichondria USB-PD Board and have it delivered to your doorstep, no matter your location.

You can use the coupon code 45366A6F on Tindie store for flat 10% off on all our products.

Pichondria UPS HAT for Pi 4 (5V 3A) will be available on Tindie soon.

Visit the store at https://www.tindie.com/stores/regaldreamtech/

]]> John https://pichondria.com/community/product-launches/exciting-news-pichondria-usb-pd-board-now-available-on-tindie/ Can I use power banks to power RaspberryPi 5 with USB-PD ? https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/can-i-use-power-banks-to-power-raspberrypi-5-with-usb-pd/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 12:55:47 +0000 I want to know which power bank can I use to power the RPi for 25W full power. Will all power banks work ? Should it have any writing on it ?

]]> francis https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/can-i-use-power-banks-to-power-raspberrypi-5-with-usb-pd/ How much is the minimum voltage required ? https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/how-much-is-the-minimum-voltage-required/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:24:37 +0000 How much is the recommended voltage for the Pichondria USB-PD 2.0/3.0 to 5V 5A Converter board ?

How low can input go ?

]]> francis https://pichondria.com/community/usb-pd-5v-5a/how-much-is-the-minimum-voltage-required/