X1200

X1200 V1.2 Interface Schematic

X1200 pogo pins

X1200 V1.2

X1200 V1.2

X1200 V1.2 with Raspberry Pi 5

X1200 V1.2 with Raspberry Pi 5

X1200 V1.2 with Raspberry Pi 5 & Active Cooler

Safety Instructions & Warnings

• It is essential to read and understand these safety instructions and warnings before charging your batteries.
• Lithium Polymer and Li-ion batteries are volatile. Failure to read and follow the instructions below may result in fire, personal injury, and damage to property if charged or used improperly.
• Never make a wrong polarity connection when charging or discharging battery packs. Always double-check the polarity of the battery's connector to ensure that "+" is connected to "+" and "-" is connected to "-".
• Do not mix and use old batteries with new batteries, or batteries with different brand names.
• Lithium batteries have a limited cycle life. Please replace old batteries with new ones when they reach their service life or when they are two years old, whichever comes first.
• When charging the Battery Pack, please place the battery in a fireproof container. Do not leave the UPS shield on wood material or carpet unattended.
• Keep the UPS shield away from children to ensure their safety.
• Please watch Main Video and Tutorial Video regarding 18650 batteries at: https://www.staysafebattery.com/en/
• Battery Recommend for Geekworm UPS board, please refer to: File:NCR18650B.pdf

Overview

X1200 is an innovative uninterruptible power supply (UPS) expansion board designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5. With its advanced features and robust power backup capabilities, the X1200 is perfect for even the most demanding Raspberry Pi setups.

Please note: If the UPS does not detect the RPi5, it will automatically shut down within 3 seconds. So you need to install the RPi 5 on the UPS and make sure that the RPi5 has good contact with the UPS's pogo pins.

Model	Compatible with	Position	Lithium battery type	Battery Holders	Power Input	Power Output	Note	Matching Case
X1200	Raspberry Pi 5	Bottom	18650 Battery	2-Cell	5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1200	5Vdc Power Output XH2.54-2P x2	-	X1200-C1
X1201	Raspberry Pi 5	Bottom	18650 Battery	2-Cell	5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1201 5Vdc ≥3A via XH2.54-2P connector of X1201	5Vdc Power Output XH2.54-2P x3	Ultra-thin	X1201-C1
X1202	Raspberry Pi 5	Bottom	18650 Battery	4-Cell	5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1202 6-18Vdc ≥3A via DC 5521 power jack of X1202 6-18Vdc ≥3A via XH2.54-2P connector of X1202	5Vdc Power Output XH2.54-2P x2	-	X1202-C1
X1203	Raspberry Pi 5	Bottom	18650 Battery	No battery holder	5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1203 6-18Vdc ≥3A via DC 5521 power jack of X1203 5Vdc ≥3A via XH2.54-2P connector of X1203	5Vdc Power Output XH2.54-2P x2	-	-
*X1205	Raspberry Pi 5	Bottom	21700 Battery	2-Cell	5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1205 9-18Vdc ≥3A via DC 5521 power jack of X1205 9-18Vdc ≥3A via XH2.54-2P connector of X1205	5Vdc Power Output XH2.54-2P x2	-	X1205-C1
*X1206	Raspberry Pi 5	Bottom	21700 Battery	4-Cell	5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1206 9-18Vdc ≥3A via DC 5521 power jack of X1206 9-18Vdc ≥3A via XH2.54-2P connector of X1206	5Vdc Power Output XH2.54-2P x2	-	X1206-C1

Reliable Power Backup: The X1200 provides a stable 5.1V 5000mA power backup, ensuring uninterrupted operation of your Raspberry Pi. Whether you are running resource-intensive applications or powering multiple peripherals, the X1200 delivers reliable and consistent power supply.

Enhanced Power Management: One of the standout features of the X1200 is its enhanced power management system. It intelligently monitors the power status of the Raspberry Pi and automatically cuts off power when the Pi is shut down. This helps optimize battery life by entering an ultra-low standby power consumption mode. It ensures efficient operation and maximizes the lifespan of the UPS battery.

Seamless Power Switching: Equipped with AC power loss and power adapter failure detection, the X1200 seamlessly switches to backup power in the event of a power outage or power adapter failure. This feature guarantees that your Raspberry Pi remains operational and protected from unexpected power disruptions.

Convenient Features: The X1200 offers convenient features such as auto power-on, enabling your Raspberry Pi to automatically boot up when power is restored. It also supports full power-off from software, allowing you to safely shut down your Raspberry Pi without manual intervention.

Fast Charging: With fast charging capabilities of up to 3000mA, the X1200 ensures quick recharging of the UPS, making it ready to provide backup power whenever needed.

Versatile Design: The X1200 is designed to be attached on bottom and don't use the 40-pin header, enabling easy stacking with other Raspberry Pi accessory boards. This versatility allows you to expand the functionality of your Raspberry Pi and create enhanced applications tailored to your specific needs.

Seamless Data Backup: The X1200 is compatible with our range of storage products, providing seamless integration for safe and reliable data backup. Your valuable data remains protected, even in the event of a power failure.

Enhance the reliability and performance of your Raspberry Pi 5B with the X1200 UPS expansion board. Experience peace of mind with its advanced features and robust power backup capabilities. Trust the X1200 to ensure uninterrupted operation and safeguard your valuable data.

Features

For use with	Raspberry Pi 5 Model B
Key Features	UPS Output Provides continuous operation for up to 6 hours (duration depends on battery type and applications) Supports a maximum current output of 5.1V 5000mA, suitable for most Raspberry Pi applications Integrated Advanced Power MOSFET with an equivalent of 7mΩ RDS(ON) to minimize power loss Convenient pogo pin connection for powering the Pi, eliminating the need for cabling and soldering Battery Charging Supports fast battery charging with a capacity of 3000mA Battery charging control can be managed via GPIO Provides protection against battery overcurrent and overvoltage Built-in protection against reverse connection of battery cells Integrated Maxim's fuel-gauge systems for reading battery voltage and percentage over i2c On-board LEDs indicate battery charging and discharging levels of 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% Features a 2-cell 18650 battery holder Power Input Powered through the USB-C socket, eliminating the need to change your power adapter Enhanced Power Management Seamless power switching between backup power and power adapter On-board push button performs the same actions as the Pi's power button Automatically cuts off power when the Pi is shut down On-board LED indicates power status and Pi detection AC power loss and power adapter failure detection via GPIO Auto power-on when power is applied or restored Automatic safe shutdown when battery voltage is low (programmable) Ultra-low standby power consumption to maximize battery life Advanced system power-path management to minimize frequent charging and discharging of batteries Miscellaneous Connects to the Pi via convenient pogo pins, eliminating the need for additional cabling Designed to be attached on the bottom, allowing the use of favorite HATs alongside it
Spec	Power&Charge input: 5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1200 UPS output: 5.1V ±5% Max 5A Battery charging current: Max 2.3-3.2A Terminal Battery Voltage: 4.23V Battery Recharge Threshold: 4.1V Ports & Connectors: USB Type-C socket x1 18650 battery socket x2 5V Power output connector x2 - XH2.54 2-pin PCB Size: 85mm x 56mm
Notes	Do not apply power to your Raspberry Pi 5 via the Type-C USB socket. Do not use 18650 battery with built-in protection circuit.

Packing List

• X1200 UPS shield x 1
• CM2.5 x 4 screws x 4

User Manual

• Dimensions source file (DXF): File:X1200-pcb-v1.dxf - You can view it with Autodesk Viewer online
• X1200 Hardware: X1200 Hardware
• How to get x1200 work: X1200 Software
• Low voltage warning solution for X120x Series UPS:

• Installation Guide

Installation Video https://youtu.be/sKlRIPLSck0

Matching Case

X1200-C1 is a metal case for Raspberry Pi 5 & X1200 UPS Shield, it also support installing active cooler and Raspberry Pi 5 PIP PCIe to M2 NVMe Shield like X1001, X1004, X1003, X1000 and M901 on the top of Raspberry Pi 5.

• Case dimensions: 90.8 x 69 x 62.8 mm / 3.57 x 2.72 x 2.47 inches
• Note: On 12 March 2025, we updated the X1200-C1 case to add a row of cooling holes on the TF card slot side to increase airflow and take more advantage of the Raspberry Pi 5 active heatsink.

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  X1200-C1 Accessories

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  X1200-C1 Application

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  Interface-Front

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  Interface-Rear

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  X1200-C1 Dimension

FAQ

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Q. How to disable/enable the 5V output of the UPS when the RPi 5 is turned off?

A: Editing the EEPROM configuration

From the command line or Terminal window start by running the following command :

sudo rpi-eeprom-config -e

Set POWER_OFF_ON_HALT to 0 or 1 like this:

1: disable 5v outputs

0: enable 5v outputs

Press Ctrl-O, then enter, to write the change to the file.

Press Ctrl-X to exit nano (the editor).

Reboot your Raspberry Pi 5 to make the change take effect.

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Q: Why does the message "This power supply is not capable of supplying 5A" appear??

X120X series UPS shield can provide enough 5A power supply capacity;

Please set as follows:

Open the Teminal window based on Raspberry Pi OS and execute the following command:

sudo rpi-eeprom-config -e

Add PSU_MAX_CURRENT=5000 at the end of the file that reads like this:

Press Ctrl-O, then enter, to write the change to the file.

Press Ctrl-X to exit nano (the editor).

Reboot your Raspberry Pi 5 to make the change take effect.

Note: If you are using other OS like Ubuntu, please flash Raspberry Pi OS first, and then re-flash other OS such as Ubuntu etc after completing the above settings.

If you are using USB peripherals that need to be powered from the RPi5's USB port, don't forget to enable the following settings to ensure that the RPi5's USB port's current output is not limited:

Add usb_max_current_enable=1 in the /boot/firmware/config.txt file.

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Q: How to disable auto power on feature on X1200?

A: When you connect an external power supply, the UPS board will automatically power on the Pi 5 motherboard while it starts charging, this feature is called auto power on, considering that some customers need to disable this feature, so we have also disclosed the following solution to disable it: please use a soldering iron to remove the resistor indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

PS: We don't think you need to remove the resistor to disable 'AUTO ON' function. Since there is an onboard switch, if you don't want AUTO ON, just press the switch to completely cut off the power.

WARNING: Please consider the following risks before removing this resistor:

• Do not operate if you are not a professional user
• The removal operation may damage the MCU, so please be careful with the operation.
• Once you remove this resistor by yourself, you will lose the warranty of this product. We no longer offer any warranty for this product.
• Once you remove this resistor, you can only turn on the power output by pressing the on-board switch.

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Q: How to disable auto power on feature on X1201?

A: When you connect an external power supply, the UPS board will automatically power on the Pi 5 motherboard while it starts charging, this feature is called auto power on, considering that some customers need to disable this feature, so we have also disclosed the following solution to disable it: please use a soldering iron to remove the resistor indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

PS: We don't think you need to remove the resistor to disable 'AUTO ON' function. Since there is an onboard switch, if you don't want AUTO ON, just press the switch to completely cut off the power.

WARNING: Please consider the following risks before removing this resistor:

• Do not operate if you are not a professional user
• The removal operation may damage the MCU, so please be careful with the operation.
• Once you remove this resistor by yourself, you will lose the warranty of this product. We no longer offer any warranty for this product.
• Once you remove this resistor, you can only turn on the power output by pressing the on-board switch.

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Q: How to disable auto power on feature on X1202?

A: When you connect an external power supply, the UPS board will automatically power on the Pi 5 motherboard while it starts charging, this feature is called auto power on, considering that some customers need to disable this feature, so we have also disclosed the following solution to disable it: please use a soldering iron to remove the resistor indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

PS: We don't think you need to remove the resistor to disable 'AUTO ON' function. Since there is an onboard switch, if you don't want AUTO ON, just press the switch to completely cut off the power.

WARNING: Please consider the following risks before removing this resistor:

• Do not operate if you are not a professional user
• The removal operation may damage the MCU, so please be careful with the operation.
• Once you remove this resistor by yourself, you will lose the warranty of this product. We no longer offer any warranty for this product.
• Once you remove this resistor, you can only turn on the power output by pressing the on-board switch or external power switch.

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Q: How to disable auto power on feature on X1203?

A: When you connect an external power supply, the UPS board will automatically power on the Pi 5 motherboard while it starts charging, this feature is called auto power on, considering that some customers need to disable this feature, so we have also disclosed the following solution to disable it: please use a soldering iron to remove the resistor indicated by the arrow in the illustration.

PS: We don't think you need to remove the resistor to disable 'AUTO ON' function. Since there is an onboard switch, if you don't want AUTO ON, just press the switch to completely cut off the power.

WARNING: Please consider the following risks before removing this resistor:

• Do not operate if you are not a professional user
• The removal operation may damage the MCU, so please be careful with the operation.
• Once you remove this resistor by yourself, you will lose the warranty of this product. We no longer offer any warranty for this product.
• Once you remove this resistor, you can only turn on the power output by pressing the on-board switch or external power switch.

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Q: Why is the RPi5 LED still on and red after the UPS is turned off?

A: Please set as follows:

Open the Teminal window based on Raspberry Pi OS and execute the following command:

sudo rpi-eeprom-config -e

Change the setting of POWER_OFF_ON_HALT from 0 to 1

Press Ctrl-O, then enter, to write the change to the file.

Press Ctrl-X to exit nano (the editor).

Reboot your Raspberry Pi 5 to make the change take effect.

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Q: What battery is recommended for this ups shield

A: 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.

For the X1203 shield:

If using a lithium battery, the required voltage is 3.7V;

if using a battery pack, please make sure it is a parallel battery pack.

There are 2 XH2.54-2P battery connectors on board, it is recommended to use the same type of battery.

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Q: Run sudo i2cdetect -y 1, can't find I2C address 0x36?

A:

1. Make sure you enable i2c interface, refer to How to enable I2C

2. The UPS connects to the Pi GPIO via pogo pins, If the I2C address (0x36) is not detected, Please clear the leads of pin 3 and pin 5 on the GPIO header from the bottom of the Raspberry Pi PCB and install again, and also check if the pogo pin of ups shield is in close contact with the pad position of PI 5(you can adjust the [pogo pin] position).

There won't be any other problems, it's this poor contact that's causing it.

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Q. How do you disable the X1202 auto-shutdown when you use it standalone (not installed on a RPi5)?

A:

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Q. X1203 UPS voltage drops / low voltage warning appears?

A:

1.Powering the X1203 via Type C connector with / without the batteries，Pls check if you still have the issue.

2.Please clear the test pad on the Pi's PCB bottom which is used for connecting the X1203 for 5V power delivery.

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7 days ago

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Hi! How does voltage level corresponds with its level? Datasheet shows that 3.7-3.87 V is 75% of charge.

But the scripts (from software page) shows the following info: Capacity: 42.82% (Full) - Voltage: 4.07V. How to read the info and what is the correct charge level?

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Hello,

How does voltage level corresponds with its level?-----Sorry we don't know, this value is returned by the power management IC.

It is recommended to fully charge and discharge several times before checking whether the voltage and battery capacity are correct.

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10 days ago

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Hello! I've faced with a problem: my battery fully discharges even on power cable connected and it stops charging. To charge it again, I have to reattach the power cable. If the device is turned on during reattaching, then it will shutdown immediately due to being discharged. Anyway, after reattaching, it charges fully and then discharges again...

Do you have any idea what component could cause this kind of issue? Is it battery related? BTW my battery is 1.5 months

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Lisa

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Hello, Please contact us by email.support@geekworm.com ；Please send us a test video and let us known your order No.

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Anonymous user #27

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Hi, how can i set my RPi5 + X1202 to shutdown 5 minutes after the main supply is disconnected?

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Lisa

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Hi,You need to write a script to execute this command.

Based on this function : [AC power loss and power adapter failure detection via GPIO];

Set to sleep 5 minutes after detecting AC power outage.

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Anonymous user #26

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X1203 is slightly too big for my purpose. What are your concerns regarding unsoldering the battery box? Are the any particular things I need to know, or is it a general safety concern?

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Lisa

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Unsolder the accumulator container is not just a safety concern, the X1200 does not support external battery boxes,and does not support connecting it via wiring.

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Anonymous user #25

one month ago

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Can I unsolder the accumulator container, put it elsewhere, and wire it with the board instead? While UPS will be deep inside the box, I want accumulators to be easily accessible and swappable. What is your recommendation?

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Lisa

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Hello，please don't do that. you might consider usingX1203

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Anonymous user #24

2 months ago

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Hi! Thanks for everything. Does anyone know if x1200 supports nut?

I'd like to setup openmediavault with ups plugin. Will it work for power monitoring instead of provided python scripts?

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Harry

2 months ago

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X1200 also monitors battery power and other aspects through scripts.

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Anonymous user #23

2 months ago

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Hello I'm not getting the expected behavior. When not charging it doesn't automatically shut down when the voltage drops below the specified number. But when I then use sudo python3 bat.py in terminal it immediately recognizes voltage is low and initiates shutdown. How do I make it work without having to manually check the voltage?

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Lisa

2 months ago

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Hello，you can change the battery low voltage to implement safe shutdown. default is less than 3.20Vdc.

X1200 Software

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Anonymous user #23

2 months ago

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I have the battery low voltage set to 4V and if I watch it in bat.py it works as expected and shuts down when it drops below that. But if I'm on another screen and wait it drops below 4 without shutting down. It then shuts down as soon as I run bat.py

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Harry

2 months ago

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You need to write and run the script to achieve this function. We have provided an example of the script, and you have successfully run it. Your question is actually to program&run the script automatically after the RPi5 is turned on. As for how to make the script run automatically after the RPi5 is turned on, this is another topic and does not belong to the scope of X1200. You can easily achieve it with the help of AI.

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Anonymous user #22

2 months ago

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Hello Geekworm, For the X1200 can I also use Panasonic NCR18650BD (3180mAh - 10A) instead of Panasonic NCR18650B (3350mAh - 6.7A) ??

Thanks for the answer!

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Lisa

2 months ago

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Hi，You can use it, please refer to the battery size requirements to ensure that it can be installed, refer to X1200#FAQ---Q: What battery is recommended for this ups shield

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Anonymous user #22

2 months ago

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Thank you Lisa! I'll keep the battery size requirements in mind.

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Anonymous user #21

2 months ago

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Hello, any idea why my raspbeery Pi 5 has a flashing red light after adding the hat to it?

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Lisa

2 months ago

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Hello, What power supply are you using and what is the state of the led's on the x1200 board?

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Anonymous user #21

2 months ago

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I am using the white canakit 27W, 5A power supply. The Pi is on, on the front piece I am seeing green LED and a Solid red LED.

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Lisa

2 months ago

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Did you do a power setup? please refer to the X1200#FAQ 【Q: Why does the message "This power supply is not capable of supplying 5A" appear??】

If the problem is still not solved, please contact us by email（with your order No）, and please send us some installation/test pictures.

<support@geekworm.com>

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Anonymous user #20

3 months ago

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would this be able to be charged over poe

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Lisa

2 months ago

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Not support power it via poe，pleae use 5Vdc 5A power supply via USB Type-C of X1200.

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Anonymous user #19

3 months ago

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Can this device be used to power a Pico 2. Where we will use the Pico 2 to wake and shutdown the RPi 5 at different times?

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Lisa

3 months ago

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x1200 can not used with Pico 2.

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Anonymous user #18

3 months ago

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is there a way to control the two 5v outs on the board

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Lisa

3 months ago

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sorry，I don't understand your question. How do you want to control it?

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Anonymous user #18

3 months ago

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is there a way to turn them off or on under certain conditions

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Lisa

3 months ago

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Not support that.

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Anonymous user #17

4 months ago

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Greetings, I typed "pinctrl set 16 op dl" in Raspberry Pi 5, but "Charging: disabled" in the display activated by "sudo python3 qtx120x.py.

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Harry

3 months ago

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pinctrl set 16 op dl

This command is correct. There may be a bug in the qtx120x.py script. After you use pingctrl, the qtx120x.py script may need to be refreshed to detect. Please directly observe whether the LED flashes. If it flashes, it means it is charging.

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Anonymous user #16

4 months ago

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Greetings, I have purchased X1200 and I would like to know how I can monitor the battery voltage from the rasbia os system itself.

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Lisa

4 months ago

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please refer to：X1200 Software

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Anonymous user #15

5 months ago

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Hello,

I bought the x1200 a month ago and using it along with a nvme board. I’m having the issue that whenever I give load to the processor, the ups shuts off. Same does not happen if I power the raspberry pi directly. I’ve changed batteries to ones that don’t have protection chip but problem persists. Please help

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Lisa

5 months ago

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Hi,Once the load is too large, X1200 will turn on overload protection, please confirm the load condition. please check if your power supply is set to 5V 5A (refer to FAQ1)?

Please contact us by email support@geekworm.com, and tell us your order number, send the installation diagram.

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Anonymous user #14

8 months ago

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Hello,

Could somebody explain the difference between pinctrl set 16 op dh/dl and pinctrl set 16 pu/pd?

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Anonymous user #13

9 months ago

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Hello all,

I edited a script for shutting down on powerloss after x seconds. For automatic shutdown, I call it with crontab. The mod of the file has to be changed to 755 before. (chmod)

I hope this helps.

Greetings

Below the Script:

1. !/usr/bin/env python3
2. This python script is only suitable for UPS Shield X1200, X1201 and X1202

import gpiod import time from subprocess import call

PLD_PIN = 6 chip = gpiod.Chip('gpiochip4') pld_line = chip.get_line(PLD_PIN) pld_line.request(consumer="PLD", type=gpiod.LINE_REQ_DIR_IN)

try: while True: pld_state = pld_line.get_value()

if pld_state == 0: print ("Powerloss detected")

time.sleep(10) # Change this to preferred value

pld_state = pld_line.get_value()

if pld_state == 1: print ("Power ready") pass else: print ("Shutting down") time.sleep(1) call("sudo nohup shutdown -h now", shell=True)

finally:

pld_line.release()

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Anonymous user #12

9 months ago

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Pouvez-vous me confirmer que je dois alimenter uniquement la carte x1200 via le port USBc (n°4). Pas le raspberry.

Merci d'avance.

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Lisa

9 months ago

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Hi；How to Charge：[5Vdc 5A via USB Type-C of X1200]; whenever you use a UPS, you must power the Raspberry Pi through the UPS expansion board. Do not power the Raspberry Pi directly.

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Anonymous user #11

9 months ago

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Do the 5V outputs provide power when the Pi is shut down?

I am hoping I can use the 5V power output to power the Pi's RTC so I can schedule turn on/off times.

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Harry

9 months ago

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Hello

When Pi 5 is turned off or X1200 is turned off, there is no power output at 5V OUT.

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Anonymous user #10

10 months ago

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I'm planning on making my own case and want to align the ports of the pi, X1200 and HAT of my choice with my design. To do this I would like to know the thickness of the X1200 PCB and the thickness of the spacers that seem to be permanently attached to the board.

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Lisa

10 months ago

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Hi,please contact us by email[info@geekworm.com],and please let us know your order No.;thank you.

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Anonymous user #9

11 months ago

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Good afternoon, where can I get the 3D model files to build the case? I need a Geekworm X1200 model file in SLDASM or STEP format.

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Lisa

11 months ago

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Sorry，we don't have 3D files, you can refer to ：X1200#User Manual--Dimensions source file (DXF)

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Anonymous user #8

11 months ago

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I'm using the RTC wakeup to schedule the power on my rpi5, along with POWER_OFF_ON_HALT=1 to save energy when powered off.

According to the documentation the x1200 will cut off the power if the rpi5 is powered off. Is there a way to disable this feature and let the x1200 output power even if the rpi5 is shutdown?

Or is there an alternative way to use the RTC wakeup when the rpi5 is connected to the X1200?

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Lisa

11 months ago

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Hi,Sorry, X1200 UPS does not support RTC wakeup.

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Anonymous user #7

11 months ago

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Is it possible to change the auto shutdown behavior to turn the raspberry pi off after a certain amount of time on battery rather than when the battery is low?

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Anonymous user #7

11 months ago

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OK so I got pretty close by modifying the included pld.py script. I can get it to shutdown when on battery with a delay. However, it will execute the second the pi is on battery. I would rather it be on battery for say 10 seconds so random power drops don't shut it down. Any idea on how to implement this?

1. !/usr/bin/env python3
2. This python script is only suitable for UPS Shield X1200, X1201 and X1202

import gpiod import time from subprocess import call

PLD_PIN = 6 chip = gpiod.Chip('gpiochip4') pld_line = chip.get_line(PLD_PIN) pld_line.request(consumer="PLD", type=gpiod.LINE_REQ_DIR_IN) try: while True: pld_state = pld_line.get_value() if pld_state == 1: pass else: time.sleep(1) call("sudo nohup shutdown -h now", shell=True) #uncomment to implement shutdown when power outage

finally:

pld_line.release()

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Harry

11 months ago

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Yes.

You can do this via script, just implement a timer in the script.

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Anonymous user #6

12 months ago

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I prefer to buy a battery-hat with a flat or cubic battery than cylindrical one.

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Lisa

12 months ago

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Hi,X1200 does not support batteries other than 18650. For the requirements of 18650 batteries, please refer to X1200#FAQ-- [What battery is recommended for this ups shield].If you want to use lithium batteries, we recommend you use X1203

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Anonymous user #5

13 months ago

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where to buy?

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Lisa

13 months ago

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Hi, X1200 is out of stock and is still in production.

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Harry

13 months ago

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https://geek...oducts/x1200 to buy it.

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Anonymous user #3

14 months ago

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It mentions above that "Battery charging control can be managed via GPIO". I cannot find any information on how to do this, does anyone have information about this? It would be nice if I could stop charging the cells at a configurable percentage.

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Lisa

14 months ago

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Hello,please refer toX1200 Hardware---Raspberry Pi GPIO used

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Anonymous user #3

14 months ago

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For anyone else looking for the method to control the charging: "pinctrl set 16 op dl" will ENABLE charging the 18650 cells.

"pinctrl set 16 op dh" will DISABLE charging the 18650 cells.

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Anonymous user #4

14 months ago

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Yes, that will work temporarily, but you should likely be using

'pinctrl set 16 pu' to stop charging and 'pinctrl set 16 pd' to start charging.

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Harry

14 months ago

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Simple control of charging via GPIO16:

pinctrl set 16 op dh

- stops charging

pinctrl set 16 op dl

- starts charging

default is charging mode

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Anonymous user #2

14 months ago

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Hi. Can this board be used for the Raspberry pi 4? I cannot use the 40 pin header as your 4 board does.

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Lisa

14 months ago

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Not support Pi4, because it power Pi5 via [pogo pin], you can use X-UPS1 or X703

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Anonymous user #1

16 months ago

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Can Raspberry Pi 5 be powered thru the XH2.54 2-pin 5V Out connector only?

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Lisa

14 months ago

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There is no need to do this as the Pi5 can be powered via the pogo pins.

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