Can I use the BattBorg as a backup power suply for my Raspberry Pi 3 ? So when there is a power outage the BattBorg will kick in and allow the Pi3 to get power from the batteries.
The USB power should NOT be plugged in at the same time as the BattBorg, or you could damage the BattBorg, damage the Raspberry Pi or could even apply power the batteries.
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Tue, 10/04/2016 - 11:48
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BattBorg cannot be used as a UPS
The USB power should NOT be plugged in at the same time as the BattBorg, or you could damage the BattBorg, damage the Raspberry Pi or could even apply power the batteries.
BattBorg is a replacement for a USB power source, it is not designed to work in conjunction with the USB power supply.
What you want is a UPS module like this one instead:
https://www.modmypi.com/raspberry-pi/breakout-boards/pi-modules/ups-pico/