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Small green development board with USB-C port, two JST-PH connectors, charge LED, power button and protection chip

Pimoroni

Pimoroni LiPo Amigo Pro USB-C LiPo/LiIon Charger Development Board

SKU CH-HYT8-63EQM

A USB-C LiPo/LiIon charger board with 200mA charging current, dual JST-PH connectors for simultaneous charge and power, and built-in 4.2V battery protection

  • USB-C charging with 200 mA current
  • Dual JST-PH connectors for simultaneous charge and power
  • Built-in XB6096I2S battery protector
  • Power on/off button with status LED
  • Fully assembled and ready to use

PIM612 LiPo Amigo Pro USB-C Charger Board

The PIM612 LiPo Amigo Pro is a USB-C development board that charges single-cell LiPo or LiIon packs at up to 200 mA using an MCP73831 controller. It targets makers building portable IoT edge devices who need a compact, fully assembled charging and protection module.

Sustained charge with XB6096I2S protection

The onboard XB6096I2S protector guards the cell against over-charge, over-discharge and short-circuit conditions during continuous operation. Dual JST-PH connectors allow the board to charge the battery while simultaneously powering a 4.2 V tolerant load, and the integrated switch transitions between USB and battery sources without interruption.

Verify JST-PH wiring and 4.2 V tolerance

Confirm that your battery pack uses a two-pin JST-PH plug with correct polarity before connecting. Ensure the downstream circuit is rated for a maximum of 4.2 V, as the board does not regulate the output voltage down. The 200 mA charge current suits small cells; larger packs will charge slowly.

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Questions about this item

How much heat or noise does the LiPo Amigo Pro produce when charging a battery at 200 mA all day?

The MCP73831 charger runs at 200 mA with no fan, so it stays silent and only warms slightly during extended charge cycles.

What must I already own to start using the LiPo Amigo Pro right away?

You need a USB-C power source and a LiPo or LiIon cell with a JST-PH plug; the board arrives fully assembled and ready to connect.

Will the extra JST-PH output on the Pro model safely power a 4.2 V tolerant device I already have while the battery charges?

Yes, the second JST-PH connector and XB6096I2S protector deliver up to 4.2 V and switch seamlessly between USB and battery power.

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