Ultimate Raspberry Pi UPS Power Setup! Waveshare UPS Module 3S + Pi 5 Display Case Integration
In today’s video, we dive into the Waveshare UPS Module 3S, a powerful uninterrupted power solution designed for Raspberry Pi projects that must stay alive — even during power cuts.
This setup keeps your Raspberry Pi 5 + Raspberry Pi Display 2 running continuously without shutdown, making it perfect for:
✔️ Smart Home Dashboards (Home Assistant)
✔️ Network Monitoring & NVR Setups
✔️ Industrial IoT Deployments
✔️ Field Robotics & Mobile Power Units
✔️ Outdoor Camera or Sensor Stations
Even if external power fails, the Pi keeps running smoothly — thanks to seamless auto-switching to the 3-cell battery system.
⏱️ Timestamps
Time Segment
00:00 Intro
00:34 Today’s Gadget: Waveshare UPS Module 3S
00:51 Disclaimer
01:07 Unboxing & Accessories Overview
04:17 Important: Batteries Sold Separately
04:42 UPS Module Overview & Ports
05:19 Cable Interfaces & Input/Output Mapping
06:03 Circuit Safety & BMS Protections
08:16 Full Assembly
12:28 First-Time Activation Steps
13:10 Raspberry Pi 5 with Display Case (Project Reference)
13:40 Powering Connections with Raspberry Pi Setup
14:33 Powering Up & UPS Behavior Demonstration
15:10 GPIO Communication Setup (Optional)
18:07 Closing + Portable Field Unit Teaser
🔧 Hardware Shown in this Video
Waveshare UPS Module 3S
Waveshare Raspberry Pi 7” Display Case (for Pi Display 2 + Raspberry Pi 5)
Raspberry Pi 5
USB-C Power Output to Pi
External Power Adapter
Optional GPIO Communication Wires
🛒 Product Links
🔗 Waveshare UPS Module 3S
https://www.waveshare.com/ups-module-...
📝 Technical Wiki & Resources
https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/UPS_Mo...
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🛠️ Commands Used
Enable I²C:
sudo raspi-config
Navigate:
Interface Options → I2C → Yes → Finish → Reboot
Make directory:
mkdir UPS\ Module\ 3S
cd UPS\ Module\ 3S/
Create file:
nano INA219.py
Run:
sudo python3 INA219.py
🧾 Python INA219 power monitoring script download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rSbd...
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