{"product_id":"power-bank-keepalive-usb-c","title":"Power Bank KeepAlive (USB-C)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis product is identical to our popular KeepAlive Kit but this version uses SMD components and uses USB-C connections, making it easier and \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eultra\u003c\/em\u003e compact!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoth connectors are USB-C female\u003c\/strong\u003e so, to connect to your USB-C power bank, a \u003ca href=\"\/ru\/products\/usb-c-to-usb-c-cable-1m\"\u003eUSB-C to USB-C cable\u003c\/a\u003e will be required (not included). This ensures less stress on the power bank's USB-C connectors \u003cem\u003e(vs a KeepAlive with USB-C male plugged directly)\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost power banks will automatically turn off their USB ports when the power\/current being drawn is lower than a certain value. This makes it impossible to run low-power devices on a power bank, such as a \u003ca href=\"\/ru\/collections\/pico\"\u003eRaspberry Pi Pico\u003c\/a\u003e, small \u003ca href=\"\/ru\/collections\/adafruit-development-boards\"\u003emicrocontrollers\u003c\/a\u003e or even charge your AirPods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e...until now!\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a \u003cstrong\u003eUSB KeepAlive (USB-C version)\u003c\/strong\u003e which does exactly that - it keeps your power bank 'alive' by pulsing a small amount of current (via a 555 timer - \u003cem\u003eneat\u003c\/em\u003e) through the USB-C port. The pulse combined with the low-current draw from your end device will keep your power bank alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou connect this module between your power bank and device using \u003ca href=\"\/ru\/products\/usb-c-to-usb-c-cable-1m\"\u003eUSB-C to USB-C cables\u003c\/a\u003e (not included), and there you have it - an easy, reliable mobile power source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the assembled USB-C version\u003c\/strong\u003e - ready to go with no soldering required - and is the most compact option available. If you would like the ability to change the resistor values or just fancy a simple soldering project - \u003ca href=\"\/ru\/products\/power-bank-keep-alive-based-on-555-timer-kit-form\"\u003eyou can grab the kit version here\u003c\/a\u003e. If you would prefer USB-A ports, grab the \u003ca href=\"\/ru\/products\/power-bank-keepalive-assembled\"\u003eassembled USB-A version\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Bank Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've tested all \u003ca href=\"\/ru\/collections\/eplop\"\u003eEplop KeepAlives\u003c\/a\u003e with the \u003ca href=\"\/ru\/collections\/ansmann\"\u003eANSMANN power banks\u003c\/a\u003e we stock, and they work perfectly together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour mileage may vary!\u003c\/strong\u003e We can't test every power bank out there, however Colin from Eplop has created these KeepAlives with values that should work with most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pass-through should work with all devices as the data lines are unaffected. With the resistor values chosen on its own it should not keep most power banks alive, but combined with a very low-power device, it should be enough to stop the power bank from powering off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the Designer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I'm working on small projects, I like to power them from a power bank or a similar item. Sometimes, the device draws such a small amount of power that it shuts down the power to the USB port as it thinks the device is off.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis device that I've designed will stay on by pulsing the power line to ensure that it doesn't shut down. It utilizes the 555 timer in an Astable circuit. With the configured resistors and capacitor, there is a 50% duty cycle which equates to roughly a 10mA draw with a pulse of approx 100mA. Combined with the draw of the device, this shall be enough to keep the power bank active. The data lines are directly connected and unaffected. - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/eplop\"\u003eColin Hickey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.eplop.co.uk\/USBKeepAliveSMD.html\"\u003eKeepAlive (SMD\/USB-C) Documentation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/docs.eplop.co.uk\/USBKeepAliveSMD.html#troubleshooting\"\u003eTroubleshooting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/J7GnxDRaHj\"\u003eEplop Discord community\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Assembled KeepAlive (USB-C version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCables not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eplop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50847172722961,"sku":"106133","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6285\/6209\/files\/power-bank-keepalive-usb-c-eplop-106133-71342545764737.jpg?v=1735207833","url":"https:\/\/abcd3032.myshopify.com\/ru\/products\/power-bank-keepalive-usb-c","provider":"Tayyab Zak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}