UPS 18650 Lite UPS Power HAT Board with Battery Electricity Detection for 4B 3B+ 3B The UPS 18650 Lite UPS Power HAT Board provides reliable uninterruptible power for Raspberry Pi projects by using a standard 18650 battery. This Lite version focuses on essential power management and battery electricity detection, helping your Raspberry Pi stay operational during power interruptions and making battery status easy to monitor. Key benefits Protect against unexpected outages: Keeps your Raspberry Pi running when mains power is interrupted, reducing the risk of SD card corruption and data loss. Battery electricity detection: Monitors the battery level so you can plan replacement or recharging before the power runs out. Easy installation and compatibility: Designed as a Raspberry Pi HAT, compatible with 4B, 3B+, and 3B models, for straightforward mounting on a standard Pi setup. Flexible power options: Uses readily available 18650 cells, allowing you to tailor uptime to your needs. Compact and lightweight design: Lite form factor minimizes footprint on the Pi and in compact deployments. Reliable power management: Provides practical, dependable UPS functionality to support continuous operation of the Pi and connected peripherals. Key attributes Functionality: Ups power management combined with battery electricity detection for proactive power planning. Compatibility: Raspberry Pi 4B, 3B+, and 3B; HAT form factor for easy integration with Pi projects. Size and form factor: Standard Raspberry Pi HAT dimensions designed to fit on compatible Pi boards. Build and material: PCB based board with integrated power management components suitable for field use. Performance: Delivers dependable backup power and clear battery status information to support smooth operation and safe power handling. Two to three use cases Home media center or server: Provides backup power during outages and supports safe shutdown procedures to protect data and maintain uptime. Remote sensor or IoT edge device: Ensures continuous operation in locations with unstable mains, while giving visibility into battery health for maintenance planning. Digital signage or kiosks: Maintains display operation during brief power disturbances and enables orderly shutdowns or handover to backup power as needed. Why this Lite UPS HAT is a practical choice It delivers essential UPS functionality without unnecessary extras, offering focused power protection and battery monitoring for Raspberry Pi systems. The combination of 18650 battery compatibility and battery electricity detection helps extend uptime while keeping power management simple and transparent. Its Pifriendly HAT form factor and compatibility with common Raspberry Pi models make it a straightforward upgrade for projects requiring resilient power and clear battery insight.