April 2, 2026
Description
🧠 What is this project?
This is a compact portable powerbank designed to power a soldering iron or small devices like a phone. It uses a 18650 Li-ion battery, a TP4056 charging module, and an MT3608 boost converter to provide adjustable output voltage.
Perfect for beginners and makers who want to build a simple and useful electronics project.
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⚙️ Assembly instructions:
1️⃣ Connect battery to TP4056
Battery + → B+
Battery – → B-
2️⃣ Connect TP4056 to MT3608
OUT+ → VIN+
OUT– → VIN–
3️⃣ Power and adjust voltage
- Connect USB-C cable to TP4056
- Measure output voltage on MT3608
- Adjust using potentiometer:
• 9V → soldering iron
• 5V → phone
⚠️ Set voltage BEFORE connecting device!
4️⃣ Connect output USB-C
Red → OUT+
Black → OUT–
5️⃣ Final assembly
- Insert components into the case
- Install M2 threaded inserts (for plastics)
- Glue gasket/seal if needed
- Close enclosure
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⚠️ Safety notes:
- Double check polarity
- Do not short circuit the battery
- Use protected 18650 cell
- Do not exceed safe voltage
License:
MakerWorld Exclusive License