MintyBoost type device for iPad?

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MintyBoost type device for iPad?

Post by cosmicvoyager »

Greetings,

Is there a name for MintyBoost type devices?

Can someone show how to modify to get 2 amps so it can charge an iPad?

Is there a version whatever this type of device is called that outputs 5 volts and 2 amps sold anywhere?

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Re: MintyBoost type device for iPad?

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Unfortunately the mintyboost cannot do it.
We do have an UBEC that can provide 5V 2A from a higher voltage say 6V+ but we don't have a tutorial on how to adapt it for iPad

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Re: MintyBoost type device for iPad?

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adafruit wrote:Unfortunately the mintyboost cannot do it.
We do have an UBEC that can provide 5V 2A from a higher voltage say 6V+ but we don't have a tutorial on how to adapt it for iPad
I see a 3A one, but no 2A ones. Is it safe to use higher amps?

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Re: MintyBoost type device for iPad?

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Is it safe to use higher amps?
Yes. The iPad will only draw as much current as it needs.

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Re: MintyBoost type device for iPad?

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I have successfully made one using a lm2576 from onSemi. I can post eagle files

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