2022-11-13

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100W USB-C Cable with Display: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dds1Pon

USB-C PD Trigger Board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmzNXwj

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In this episode of DIY or Buy we will be having a closer look at 100W Power Banks. Such Power Banks are great to have around to quickly charge up your big electronics like a laptop or tablet and they are also very useful when powering more current demanding electronics projects. That is why I properly tested a PCB from Aliexpress which allows us to create such a DIY Power Bank easily. And at the end we will see whether you should try such a DIY solution or rather stick to the Buy version. Let's get started!

Websites which were shown/used during the video:

https://datasheet.octopart.com/INR18650-MH1-LG-Electronics-datasheet-48665530.pdf

http://file.yzimgs.com/398592/202213-225835877.pdf

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/charging-via-usb-c/

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0:00 Why a 100W Power Bank?

1:31 PCB for DIY Solution?

2:04 Intro

3:03 Output Features of the PCB

4:08 Input Features of the PCB (Battery Pack)

6:25 Testing the PCB

8:46 Creating the Battery Pack

9:51 Completing the DIY Power Bank and Testing

10:31 Verdict