What does the MintyBoost's Circuit Board Do?

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What does the MintyBoost's Circuit Board Do?

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Hi,

What is the function of the PCB in the MintyBoost? To clarify, why can't you just hook a battery pack to a voltage regulator (if needed) and a USB breakout?

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Re: What does the MintyBoost's Circuit Board Do?

Post by adafruit_support_bill »

why can't you just hook a battery pack to a voltage regulator (if needed) and a USB breakout?
Most regulators start with a higher voltage and regulate it down to a lower voltage. So to get 5v, you would need to start with a battery voltage higher than 5v.

The MintyBoost is a "Boost" converter. It can take a lower voltage (like 3v) and boost it to 5v.

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