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Increasing Current Output in TP4056 Chargers: Parallel Connections and LED Control

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  • #1 16334380
    HappyWhite
    Level 7  
    Hello
    I have some questions about Li ion battery chargers.
    1. Can I increase their current output per OUT by connecting the chargers in parallel?
    2. Can I "pull" 3A by connecting 3 such chargers in parallel with OUT?
    3. Will the cells (3 connected in parallel) charge in the same way?
    4. Can I solder to one module and lead wires to the LED to control the battery charge level or do I need to put several AND gates there?
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  • #3 16367786
    jaszczurex3
    Level 11  
    Hello forum users!

    I have a similar discussion regarding connecting two converters for charging Li-Pol battery with booster function.
    I am interested in a specific model
    https://www.tindie.com/products/ceech/lipo-ch...converter-5v-33v-outputs/?pt=full_prod_search

    I want to connect 2x8000mAh battery power inputs and power the Raspberry + display simultaneously.
    Raspberry is supposed to work non-stop, and the batteries are to be charged or discharged depending on whether they are used or not.
    According to the designer, the max battery charging current can be set to 2A and the max 5V supply current can be set to 1.2A.
    For me, the desired current for 5V is a minimum of 1.2A, so I want to connect them in parallel with 2 converters.

    The DC power supply would be made with a 12V 2A charger (for one converter) where the converter would also handle this current and voltage according to the designer.

    My question is whether there will be different potentials on the 5V power contacts and can I connect the batteries in parallel or separately for each charger?
    According to all information from the forum and my knowledge it should work but I would like to confront this knowledge with advanced users on the forum :-)
    As for me, the best for batteries would be to connect them in parallel and parallel connection to both converters. Then the charging current would rise to 4A.

    Regards!
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    #4 16367893
    Adam-T
    Level 41  
    HappyWhite wrote:
    Hello
    I have some questions about chargers ...

    Ad1 Ad2 already got the answer in post # 2, those in the picture can not be combined in parallel.
    Ad3 Yes
    Ad4 write something more if you want to implement it and when this measurement would be.
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  • #5 16367936
    HappyWhite
    Level 7  
    Damn, now I have a problem ...
    I need 12v power supply and 3A efficiency
    I wanted to charge them with the charger that is in the post. But the output current output (OUT) is only 1A.
    How can I solve this?
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    #6 16368021
    Adam-T
    Level 41  
    HappyWhite wrote:
    How can I solve this?

    Did you see this or this ? ;)
  • #7 16368040
    HappyWhite
    Level 7  
    Man, thank you ^^
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    #8 16368053
    Adam-T
    Level 41  
    HappyWhite wrote:
    Man, thank you ^^

    You're welcome, and "Helped" is for that. ;)

Topic summary

The discussion revolves around the TP4056 Li-ion battery charger and the feasibility of increasing current output by connecting multiple chargers in parallel. Users inquire about the potential to achieve a combined output of 3A by paralleling three TP4056 modules and whether the cells would charge uniformly. Responses indicate that while TP4056 modules can be connected in parallel, caution is advised regarding their compatibility and the need for proper circuit design to ensure balanced charging. Additionally, there are queries about controlling LED indicators for battery charge levels, with suggestions to consider circuit modifications for effective implementation.
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