<![CDATA[Powering the M5Cam]]>Hey there,

I am trying to develop a portable system using a M5Cam. Firmware is ready, but I need to figure out how to power it in a way that can be rechargeable. Is it possible to connect a LiPo Battery to the Grove connector and recharge it via de USB-C?

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/topic/1074/powering-the-m5camRSS for NodeThu, 30 Apr 2026 20:37:32 GMTTue, 11 Jun 2019 14:02:05 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Powering the M5Cam on Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:16:09 GMT]]>@martarho is the battery pack going to sleep as well?
some packs "switch off" if current draw drops below a certain level.

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/4607https://community.m5stack.com/post/4607Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:16:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Powering the M5Cam on Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:51:53 GMT]]>Another question: I've noticed that using a powerbank over the usb-c does not work, as the device does not wake up again after the deep sleep. Is this normal?

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/4606https://community.m5stack.com/post/4606Wed, 12 Jun 2019 12:51:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Powering the M5Cam on Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:33:39 GMT]]>@martarho There may be battery contacts on the camera's board near the bottom nr the connectors.

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/4602https://community.m5stack.com/post/4602Tue, 11 Jun 2019 16:33:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Powering the M5Cam on Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:14:53 GMT]]>That sounds great, I just wonder what can I do with the two cameras I already have :D

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/4600https://community.m5stack.com/post/4600Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:14:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Powering the M5Cam on Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:01:46 GMT]]>@martarho I think it may be but I also think there is one coming as I have seen some pictures of a camera with battery built in.

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/4599https://community.m5stack.com/post/4599Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:01:46 GMT