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# Li-polymer Battery HAT, 5V Output, Quick Charge

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** WS-17076 · **Brand:** [Waveshare](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/waveshare-in-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/waveshare-lipo-hat-for-pi.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/waveshare-lipo-hat-for-pi.html.md))

Delivers 5V from a 3.7V Li-polymer pack to a Raspberry Pi with bi-directional quick charge, and includes protection and capacity LEDs for safe DIY use.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $31.95 (inc GST) — $29.05 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $27.88 (exc GST) · 25+ $27.01 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- Available with a lead time — expect dispatch between Aug 24 and Aug 31.

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## Description

Power your Raspberry Pi from a high-capacity Li‑polymer cell with a compact HAT that combines SW6106 power‑bank management, embedded protection and multi-protocol quick charge support. It delivers a regulated 5V output for Pi projects, portable displays and other 5V USB devices while charging the battery when a supply is present.

Ideal for mobile prototyping, short field trials and bench experimentation where longer run time and higher loads are required than smaller cells provide. Note: this HAT is not a true UPS — the Raspberry Pi will restart when you connect or switch the HAT on.

### Technical Specifications

- Power management: SW6106 power bank solution with bi-directional quick charge
- Supported quick charge protocols: PD, QC, FCP, PE, SFCP
- Output voltage: 5 V regulated
- Charge input voltage: 5 V (via USB Type-C or micro USB)
- Battery type: 3.7 V Li‑polymer (4.2 V when fully charged)
- Battery capacity: 3000 mAh (MSDS certified)
- Connectors on board: Raspberry Pi GPIO connector, PH2.0 battery connector, USB Type‑C (charge/power), USB Type‑A (5 V output), micro USB (charge)
- Indicators: 5‑LED battery capacity and charging status, dedicated quick charge LED
- Control: power output control switch — click for on (5 V output), double click for standby (no output)
- Dimensions: 65.0 mm x 56.5 mm
- Mounting holes: 3.0 mm
- Onboard protections: reverse polarity, overcharge and short circuit protection
- Maximum load current: about 1.8A (with the actual measured data of the battery, the power management chip can actually output up to 4A current).
 
### Additional Resources

- Product page and related power HATs: see the UPS HAT for true UPS behaviour at /ups-hat.htm
- Manufacturer development wiki and technical notes: www.waveshare.com/wiki/Li-polymer\_Battery\_HAT
- Search compatible Li‑polymer batteries and accessories: /catalogsearch/result/?q=Li-polymer+battery
 
### What’s Included

- Li‑polymer Battery HAT board with SW6106 power management and onboard protection circuitry
- Built‑in 3.7 V 3000 mAh Li‑polymer battery

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/W/S/WS-17076-1.jpg)