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X306 V1.3 UPS Shield for Pi zero 2W
X306 UPS Shield for Pi zero W/2W
X306 UPS Shield for Pi zero W/2W + C296
X306 V1.1
X306 V1.1 UPS Shield for Pi zero W/2W
X306 V1.1 UPS Shield Packing List
X306 V1.1 UPS Shield for Pi zero W/2W - Rear View


Updated

X306 is updated to V1.3 on May 28th, 2024.

Please check the information on the page on the sales platform to confirm the version you will get.

  • Only compatible with Raspberry Pi Zero 2W now
  • Removed 3 standard USB-A 2.0 ports (Users have less need for this. Can directly use OTG port on the Raspberry Pi motherboard)
  • Removed 4-pin header for external power swtich and always-on power option(Users have less need for this. Can can solder it yourself if needed)
  • Smaller size, simplified use

X306-V1.3-IMG-8223-compare.jpg

PS:
1. Shorting AL and ON will automatically power on
2. GND and PSW are pins for external reset/momentary switch

Overview

X306 is an ultra-thin one cell 18650 UPS shield designed for Raspberry Pi Zero 2W.

Features

Key Features
  • Ideal Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) solution for Raspberry Pi Zero 2W (X306 V1.1 support Pi Zero W also, but X306 V1.3 only support Pi Zero 2W)
  • Max 5.1V 4000mA Power Backup for even the most demanding Raspberry Pi set ups
  • 18650 single cell battery holder (Use 3.7V 18650 battery)
  • Upto 1000mA charging current
  • Integrated battery reverse polarity protection circuit
  • Integrated over current protection and over voltage protection
  • Intelligent automatic charging and discharging
  • 4 blue LEDs indicate battery charging and discharging levels of 25%, 50% , 75% and 100%
  • Red & green LEDs show the status of power on/off and charging status
  • On-board push button to control power on /off (Press-ON, Hold the button pressed at least 3s -OFF)
  • Ultra-low standby power consumption of μA to maximize battery life
  • Advanced system power path management avoids frequent charging and extend battery life
  • Connects to the Raspberry Pi via Pogo Pins - no wirindg & soldering required
  • 4-pin header for external power swtich and always-on power option (Removed from X306 V1.3)
  • Equipped with three USB2.0 ports and one USB2.0 4-through-holes for more USB expansion (Removed from X306 V1.3)
Specification
  • Input supply voltage: 5Vdc +/-5%
  • Input supply current: ≥3A
  • Charging current: 900~1050mA
  • Trickle charge current: 130~140mA
  • Predetermined Charge voltage: 4.2V +/-1.5%
  • Output voltage: 5.1V +/-5%
  • Max output current: 4000mA
Notes
  • BOOKWORM does not require any setup and can be used directly with a keyboard and mouse.
  • When use with X306 V1.1, DO NOT connect any device to the Micro USB OTG port of Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, or the USB2.0 ports of X306 is not available to use.

How to Power

Power Input: 5.1Vdc +/-5% , ≥3A (Power Via USB Type-C port of X306 NOT Pi zero 2W)

How to charging X306 UPS shield?

How to Cool

Aluminum Heatsink for raspberry pi zero 2 w, please refer to C296

Support Geekworm C296 Heatsink for Pi Zero 2W

Packing List

  • 1 x X306 18650 UPS Shield
  • 4 x M2.5 x 5mm Screws

X306-V1.3-IMG-8223-Packing-List-2.jpg

User Manual

X306 V1.1 Dimension Source File

X306 V1.1 Dimensions source file (DXF): File:X306-pcb-v1.3.dxf or File:X306V1.1.dxf - You can view it with Autodesk Viewer online

X306 V1.1 4Pin header function description

IMG-4294-diagram-1.jpg

4 Pin header function description:

Pin Function
AL ON: Pin 1&2 Short: Power always on, power button disabled;
AL ON: Pin 1&2 Open: Power button Press to switch on, Hold 3 seconds to switch off
PWR SW: Pin 3&4 for external 2-pin momentary switch

"AL ON" enable, "PWR SW" will be disable.

"PWR SW" enable, "AL ON" will be disable.

FAQ

Q1. What 18650 battery is recommended?

A: 3.7V flat top 18650 battery is required. 18650 battery dimension is as follow

18650size.png

Please use high quality batteries from Samsung 35E 18650 lithium battery, Panasonic NCR18650B, Toshiba, etc. Do not use the battery with built-in protection circuit because it will limit the discharge current.

Q2. What is the power output for each usb port of X306 V1.1 Version?

A: It is 5V, all ports share 4A, not limited to 500mA.

Q3. Is there any way I can check from the raspberry pi if it's connected to the power or the battery from the UPS?

A: When connected to the power supply to X306, the power supply supplies power to the Raspberry Pi; remove the power supply, it is powered by the battery.

Q4. No data on the usb ports?

A: There is a feedback from buyers that solved this problem. Please refer to go to:X306#comment-4545

in config.txt comment out: dtoverlay=dwc2
and in cmdline.txt remove: modules-load=dwc2,g_ether
reboot and it works!
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Anonymous user #21

one month ago
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Geekworm X306 V1.3 appears to output only 3.7V on the 4-pin header. Why is that?

Lisa

one month ago
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Hi,If there are any problems or malfunctions with the x306, please let us know the details.thank yuo.

Anonymous user #21

one month ago
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Since I cannot reply to your comment, I will reply to my own. You tell me if I am having a problem or a malfunction. Let me rephrase my question: Does the Geekworm X306 V1.3 support 5V output on the 4-pin header?

Anonymous user #21

21 days ago
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I still would like to know the answer to my question, please.

Lisa

21 days ago
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X306 V1.3 has removed the 4Pin header, do you want to solder it to connect a power switch?

Anonymous user #21

20 days ago
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I have soldered the 4-pin header in. I want to use the 4-pin header as a power supply instead of the pogo pins. The 4-pin header does only deliver 3.3V. The pogo pins deliver 5V.

Is there a way for the 4-pin header do deliver 5V?

Lisa

19 days ago
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The 4-pin header cannot be used as a power supply. please refer to the [4 Pin header function description]

Anonymous user #20

2 months ago
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Hi! Is there any way to read the battery percentage (25%,50%,75% and 100%) from the Pi using the onboard pins? Thanks!

Lisa

2 months ago
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Hi,Sorry, this feature is not supported.

Anonymous user #19

3 months ago
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Hello, is it possible to solder a wire directly to the pogo pins and then connect the wires to the pi unit and solder if needed for a project?

Lisa

3 months ago
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Hello,Not recommended.the pogo pins need to touch the Pi zero 2W.

Anonymous user #18

3 months ago
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Hi I just bought x306 v1.3. What is the small square thing packed with screws?

Lisa

3 months ago
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Hello, ①That's a jumper cap. it is used to short circuit always-on power option : 【AL ON: Short: Power always on, power button disabled】;

②If you want to use always-on power function, you need to prepare the solder pins yourself and solder it in the 【AL ON 】position and then use the jumper cap to short-【AL ON】 to enable always-on power function. please refer to X306#Updated info

Anonymous user #16

4 months ago
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Hi My board makes some strange low sound while connected to the charger via usb-c. When battery is charging the sound is low, and once charged I'd say the sound become lower but more intense. Is it expected?

When disconnected from charger, there's no sound.

Lisa

4 months ago
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Hi,could you please tell us where the sound is coming from? Is it the X306 board or the power supply? Or is it the battery?

Anonymous user #17

4 months ago
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It comes from the bottom right corner, where type-c and Raspberry power pins are (#1 in the picture above). It's hard to say more precisely.

- The board version is 1.3 - Sound exists both with and without a heatsink

- I also noticed that the sound may disappear if I press down the heatsink with great power. But unfortunately screwing it hard didn't help.

Lisa

4 months ago
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Hi, Is your motherboard a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W? Please remove [Pi Zero 2W] and heatsink to test if the X306 has sound. can you please tell us the test results by email [info@geekworm.com]? and please let us know your order NO.thank you.

Anonymous user #17

3 months ago
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FYI The issue was in the power supply. Though the sound comes from the board, using a 10W power supply from Apple solves the problem. Connecting the board to the DC source eliminates sound too.

Lisa

3 months ago
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Hi,Thanks for your feedback, it is recommended to use a high quality power supply. Poor quality power supplies can cause damage to the UPS board.

Anonymous user #15

6 months ago
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Does any 18650 battery fit the x306 or is there any recommendation on max discharge current, voltage ?

Anonymous user #14

7 months ago
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Is there a gpio pin that tells the raspberry if ups working on battery or power line (as in the x728 hat)?

Lisa

6 months ago
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X306 does not have this function setting.

Anonymous user #13

7 months ago
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I see a lot of people knocking this board, i just want to say it's working great for me, I put virtual here server on a pi zero WH and it works amazingly. I can take my portable usb hub out to the garage and plug my laser cutter into it, then go back to my office and burn for a couple hours only using half battery or so. I didn't do anything special.

Anonymous user #11

9 months ago
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I was hesitant to buy this product because of some of the comments but I am glad I bought it. It is exactly what I need. I had a spare battery lying around without use, so I needed a UPS hat. The USB hub was a great extra. But, many comments here and reddit posts complained about USB hub not working. I had an impression that it is not working for everyone. But I can confirm, it is working for me. lsusb detects my usb drives (sandisk cruzer blade) and I can mount them. So if you needed a confirmation that this is a working product, you got it. It does work. Both the USB hub and the UPS part. Maybe the other guys had faulty units, dunno.

Walker

9 months ago
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Thank you for your trust in our products!

Anonymous user #9

15 months ago
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Hi, I'm also having the same problem with the USB ports, none of them are working. They are powering things, but no data goes through. I have confirmed the pogo pins are making contact, and have tried using a USB hub on the pi alone, without the UPS, and the hub works fine, so there's something wrong with this UPS. Does it need a ferrite ring?

Would love to solve this issue!

Thanks,

Evan

Anonymous user #10

15 months ago
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I am having the same issue, no data on the usb ports, it just turn it on but no data, I cannot see the hub on lsusb, I can see this is a known issue a lot of post here with the same issue...

Anonymous user #12

7 months ago
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Easy solution, that Geekworm support does not know....

in config.txt comment out: dtoverlay=dwc2

and in cmdline.txt remove: modules-load=dwc2,g_ether

reboot and it works!

Anonymous user #8

16 months ago
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Hi,

What about the jumper? I guess if I want to use power switch I have to set it next and in parallel to the USB-Port?

Anonymous user #7

17 months ago
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Can I see the remaining battery percentage?

Walker

17 months ago
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Hello, the 4 blue LEDs of the X306 UPS Board indicate battery charging and discharging levels of 25%, 50% , 75% and 100%, can only roughly display the percentage of the battery

Anonymous user #6

17 months ago
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None of the USB ports are working. Anything I plug into them does not function and is not listed as connected. What should I do to fix this?

Walker

17 months ago
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Hi, we are sending you an email, hoping that you can provide some hardware installation pictures. The products are tested before leaving the factory, and there will be basically no quality problems. I hope you can check the test ponits under the Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, are these test ponits clean and the pogo pins align well with each test pins? This may affect the USB ports which make it not work.

Anonymous user #5

19 months ago
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Is there a case for this?

Walker

19 months ago
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Hello, I'm sorry, we don't have the X306 shell at present, but we have the specific information of X306 PCB dimention File:X306V1.1.dxf, you can make a shell by other means, such as 3D printing

Anonymous user #3

19 months ago
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The usb hub is not getting recognized, any thoughts about to configure it?

Anonymous user #4

19 months ago
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Try to remove X306, then test if the usb hub is recognized?

Anonymous user #2

21 months ago
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I'm not sure if the USB ports are being recognized. Is there is software setting I need to change in the pi zero to use the USB ports?

Lisa

20 months ago
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Hi,Please connect the mouse and use the 【lsusb】 command to check.

Anonymous user #1

22 months ago
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Do you have a Cad Model for this?

Lisa

22 months ago
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Hi,please refer to [PCB dimention]