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On 14/06/2026 18:48, rbowman wrote:
> On Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:17:25 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>
>> Early days, but if anyone is thinking of battery powering a PICO outside
>> for intermittent use, a nano timer and lithium primary cells looks to
>> be the best technology.
>
> Why not 18650s? 2 would give you a little over 7V
"The maximum recommended input voltage for a Raspberry Pi Pico or Pico W
is 5.5V. Powering the board above 6.0V will permanently damage the
onboard voltage regulator"
> and battery holders
> similar to the AA types are available. The TP4056 charging modules are
> inexpensive if you want to incorporate USB charging.
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