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In this project I will show you how to create a Laptop PowerBank. It mainly consists of a Li-
Ion battery pack and one buck and boost converter. This way the PowerBank can get
charged up through the Laptop power supply and aftewards charge up the Laptop directly
to give it an additional run time of 3 hours. Let's get started!

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Step 1: Watch the Video!

DIY Laptop PowerBank (battery pack to charge your laptop on the go)  720p 
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The video gives you all the information for a basic overview of the project. During the next
steps, I will present you more detailed information.

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Step 2: Order Your Components!

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Here you can nd a parts list with example seller:

Amazon.com:

16x INR18650-25R Li-Ion Cell: https://amzn.to/2W0rSXb

1x BMS: https://amzn.to/2SYHaJL

1x LiPo Voltage Tester: https://amzn.to/2RUYIJG

1x Current/Voltage Monitor: https://amzn.to/2U1SOnk

1x Boost Converter: https://amzn.to/2W15v3G

1x Buck Converter: https://amzn.to/2FHYSO6

2x DC Jack: https://amzn.to/2MkFjga

2x DC Jack Connector: https://amzn.to/2U0Y7TY

3x SPDT Switch: https://amzn.to/2S133ee

Ebay:

16x INR18650-25R Li-Ion Cell: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x BMS: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x LiPo Voltage Tester: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x Current/Voltage Monitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x Boost Converter: -

1x Buck Converter: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x DC Jack: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x DC Jack Connector: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

3x SPDT Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

Amazon.de:

16x INR18650-25R Li-Ion Cell: https://amzn.to/2HjPliH

1x BMS: https://amzn.to/2TWqbb6

1x LiPo Voltage Tester: https://amzn.to/2RyZSex

1x Current/Voltage Monitor: https://amzn.to/2Hvcezw

1x Boost Converter: https://amzn.to/2VXei6G

1x Buck Converter: https://amzn.to/2ATqiNP

2x DC Jack: https://amzn.to/2RB55Cp

2x DC Jack Connector: https://amzn.to/2RB55Cp

3x SPDT Switch: https://amzn.to/2W6nLca

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Step 3: 3D Print the Enclosure!

Here you can nd the 123D les as well as the .stl les for my enclosure. But make sure
that you also print the corrected lid le which is 5mm longer.

Laptop powerbank de… Download

Laptop powerbank.123… Download

LaptopPowerBankLid.stl View in 3D Download

LapTopPowerBankAll.stl View in 3D Download

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Step 4: Do the Wiring!

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Here you can nd the wiring schematic along with tons of reference pictures of my laptop
powerbank. Feel free to use them to create your own powerbank.

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Step 5: Success!

You did it! You just created your own Laptop PowerBank!

Feel free to check out my YouTube channel for more awesome projects:

http://www.youtube.com/user/greatscottlab

You can also follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ for news about upcoming
projects and behind the scenes information:

https://twitter.com/GreatScottLab

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DevJ10 4 weeks ago Reply / Upvote

Since I am not a EE, I am looking for one who can create a PCB for my powerbank with nand chip on it for
prototyping. I know I can order such pcb's from China for powerbanks but I need an extra function on my
device for storage. the measurement of such pcb would be around 150mm/200mm by 1000mm (see pic as
a format), double or triple layers. I have a small budget can pay you but let me know your rate.

olgierdzwirski Question 5 weeks ago Answer / Upvote

a better solution would be to increase the laptop battery

Antzy Carmasaic 5 weeks ago Reply / Upvote

That's a great project. I'm happy to see you included all the safety measures in it.
I had the same problem of less working time out of my old laptop battery. So I got a new battery and now if
the battery dies, I can hibernate the laptop(it auto hibernate when battery level drops), switch out the battery
and continue working. Much simpler method but yours is much cooler :)

Take tech 6 weeks ago Reply / Upvote

win 7?????

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GUTGUTPL 6 weeks ago Reply / Upvote

Can you make DIY BMS?

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abuhafss 6 weeks ago Reply / Upvote

This is amazingly, excellent !

MehdiK32 Question 6 weeks ago on Step 5 Answer / Upvote

This is amazing! Any workaround to save costs on the BMS?

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jessyratfink 6 weeks ago Reply / Upvote

The enclosure looks fantastic. Really clean :)

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