# Raspberry Pi UPS HAT

**URL:** <https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-ups-hat/6262>\
**Category:** Raspberry Pi\
**Created:** [31 August 2019 00:11 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-ups-hat/6262 "2019-08-31T00:11:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![Ray79451](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/ray79451/32/5316_2.png) [@Ray79451](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Ray79451)\
**Post date:** [31 August 2019 00:11 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-ups-hat/6262/1 "2019-08-31T00:11:21Z")

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> **[Raspberry Pi UPS HAT](https://core-electronics.com.au/raspberry-pi-ups-hat.html)**
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> DFRobot Raspberry Pi UPS HAT is an uninterruptable power supply shield for Raspberry Pi. It can provide steady power source to Raspberry Pi for an extended period .. read more

Please indicate the SPECIFICATION for the 3.7v battery needed for this UPS. (min/max Wattage/Amperage)

I plan to use it on my Pi ZERO W.

Thank you!

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**Author:** ![DangerMouse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a6a055/32.png) [@DangerMouse](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/DangerMouse)\
**Post date:** [4 September 2019 23:13 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-ups-hat/6262/2 "2019-09-04T23:13:37Z")

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I was thinking of buying that UPS hat with this, for my pi zero w.

> **[Polymer Lithium Ion Battery (LiPo) 3.7V 1000mAh](https://core-electronics.com.au/polymer-lithium-ion-battery-1000mah-38458.html)**
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> Rely on the superior chemistry and energy density of Lithium Ion batteries for your next portable project. This battery has a capacity of 1000mAh and connects to your circuit by the attached JST connector.

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**Author:** ![Clinton](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/forum.core-electronics.com.au/clinton/32/1515_2.png) [@Clinton](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/u/Clinton)\
**Post date:** [5 September 2019 02:56 UTC](https://forum.core-electronics.com.au/t/raspberry-pi-ups-hat/6262/3 "2019-09-05T02:56:54Z")

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Hi,

Capacity(mAh) of the battery will not matter though physical size will become a limit. The board supports a maximum of 2A out. THe 1000mAh suggested by DangerMouse would be a good fit.