Ultimate GPS Tracker Project 12: Battery Power for Portable Raspberry Pi Pico W Project

Paul McWhorter 2 views Aug 1, 2025

You guys can help me out over at Patreon, and that will help me keep my gear updated, and help me keep this quality content coming: https://www.patreon.com/PaulMcWhorter In this video I will show you how we can power our Raspberry Pi Pico W projects with the Sunfounder Breadvolt. We discuss the pros and cons of using Vbus and Vsys to power the Pi Pico. At the end of the lesson, you will have a portable, mobile GPS tracker. Enjoy! This toggle button work was explained in greater depth in this class: https://youtu.be/s2tjQbwBkxw?si=IIMdnn4u-Ri5CEuo We are actually pursuing building a GPS Tracker, and this is the gear we will be using in this class: Raspberry Pi Pico W: https://amzn.to/3FA4tqS Adafruit Ultimate GPS: https://amzn.to/4jeRIjj External Antenna (OPTIONAL): https://amzn.to/4myFWTL Button Battery For Quicker Fix: https://amzn.to/3FjoUbH Breadvolt Power Supply (OPTIONAL): https://amzn.to/4kuuJ50 Charging Cable (If You Don’t Have): https://amzn.to/3Z0EMGF Soldering Iron: https://amzn.to/3HpZolw Solder Practice Components: https://amzn.to/4mNaEca Extra Solder: https://amzn.to/4kuuDdE Safety Glasses: https://amzn.to/4mwGMjR [Disclosure of Material Connection: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. This means if you visit the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers.] #raspberrypipico #GPS #oled

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