Datasheet
Power Pins
There's two power 'ports' - an input (called BAT) and an output (called 5V)
BAT - this is the battery input, it can range from 1.8V to 5V. Higher voltages will let you
draw more current and in general, are more efficient. Try to keep the wires going to
this pin nice and short - 1.5" or less is best!
GND - this is the power ground. This boost converter is not 'isolated' - the ground
input is the same as the ground output
5V - this is the boosted output. When the board is running, the voltage will be 5.2V
approximately. It may dip down to 5V as the current draw starts to go up (over
1000mA). When the board is disabled, this output is 'floating' but you should still try
not to apply a voltage to it while the board is disabled. There's a green LED connected
to this pin which will let you know when there's power output
Control Pins
There's two 'control' pins.
EN - this is the 'enable' pin. By default it is pulled 'high' to VBAT. To turn off the
booster, connect this pin to ground. The switch can be as small as you like, it is just a
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