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# LiPo Charger Basic - Micro-USB

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** PRT-10217 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/lipo-charger-basic-micro-usb.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/lipo-charger-basic-micro-usb.html.md))

If you need to charge LiPo batteries, this simple charger will do just that, and do it fast! The LiPo Charger Basic is stripped down of all features and just does one thing well - charge 3.7V LiPo cells at a rate of 500mA per hour. It is designed to charge single-cell Li-Ion or Li-Polymer batteries. Check the datasheet below to see if it will work with your battery.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $17.50 (inc GST) — $15.91 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $15.44 (exc GST) · 25+ $15.11 (exc GST) · 100+ $14.47 (exc GST)

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## Description

If you need to charge LiPo batteries, this simple charger will do just that, and do it fast! The LiPo Charger Basic is stripped down of all features and just does one thing well - charge 3.7V LiPo cells at a rate of 500mA per hour. It is designed to charge single-cell Li-Ion or Li-Polymer batteries. Check the datasheet below to see if it will work with your battery.

 The board incorporates a charging circuit, status LED, connector for your battery (JST-type used in the batteries Sparkfun carry), and a micro-USB connector. A small mounting hole allows this charger to be easily embedded into a project.

**Note:** This version uses a micro-USB cable. Sparkfun also have this charger with a mini-USB connection as well.

**Dimensions:** 29.4x10.8mm

**Documents:**

- [Schematic](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/LiPo-Charger-Basic-v10_1568449c775.pdf)
- [Eagle Files](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/LiPo-Charger-Basic-v10_25959a8d7d7.zip)
- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/33244_SPCN_9511094584a.pdf) (MCP73831T)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/l/i/lipo_charger_basic_-_micro-usb__prt-10217__01.jpg)