M5Stack Timer Power Unit for Scheduled Battery Systems
The M5Stack Timer Power Unit combines RTC-based power scheduling, battery charging, boosted 5V output, current and voltage monitoring, and a local OLED interface. An STM32G031G8U6 controller manages timing and system control, while the INA3221 monitors electrical conditions for the input and output paths.
This unit is designed around a connected 3.7V lithium-polymer battery. The USB Type-C port supplies 5V for battery charging and is not intended to directly power the Grove output. A built-in charging circuit is specified at 330mA, and the internal DC-DC boost stage provides 5V output for external devices through Grove. Output capability depends on the connected battery capacity and discharge rating.
Schedule Automatic Power-On and Power-Off
RTC cyclic timing control allows a device to power up only when work is required. This can reduce idle energy consumption in periodic sensor nodes, portable instruments, demonstration systems, or unattended devices. Define the wake schedule around actual startup time, measurement duration, data transmission, and safe shutdown behavior.
Monitor Voltage and Current with INA3221
The INA3221 provides real-time electrical monitoring for development and diagnostics. Use measured values to detect unexpected load changes, battery behavior, or output conditions, while remembering that system protection should still be designed around the battery, charger, wiring, and connected load.
Local OLED and Button Configuration
A 0.66-inch 64 × 48 OLED and two side buttons provide local status and configuration. Settings can also be accessed through I2C at address 0x56. Check the full I2C address map before adding the unit to a bus with other peripherals.
Battery and Output Planning
The Grove output current varies with battery capability. The product specification gives example output figures for different battery capacities and 1C discharge conditions; treat these as reference conditions rather than a universal guaranteed current for every battery. Size the battery for peak load, startup surge, runtime, temperature, and aging.
3.7V lithium-polymer battery through 1.25mm 2P interface
Charging Current
DC 5V / 330mA
Charging IC
LGS4056H
Display
0.66-inch OLED, 64 × 48
Host Interface
I2C at 0x56
Output
Built-in DC-DC boost stage for 5V Grove output; capability depends on battery
Standby Current
DC 4.2V / 36.67µA
Operating Temperature
0–40°C
Product Size
40 × 24 × 11mm
Product Weight
7.5g
Q: What is TimerPWR designed to do?
A: It combines RTC-based power scheduling, battery charging, boosted 5V output, OLED status, and current/voltage monitoring.
Q: Is a battery required?
A: Yes. The unit is designed to work with a connected 3.7V lithium-polymer battery.
Q: Can USB Type-C directly power the Grove output?
A: No. The Type-C interface is used for battery charging; the Grove output is supplied through the battery and boost path.
Q: What is the I2C address?
A: 0x56.
Q: Which monitor IC is used?
A: INA3221 for current and voltage monitoring.
Q: Is output current fixed?
A: No. Available output depends on battery capacity, discharge capability, wiring, and load conditions.
Scheduled sensor nodes
Portable battery-powered electronics
Timed control devices
Low-duty-cycle monitoring systems
Unattended demonstration equipment
1 × TimerPWR Unit
1 × HY2.0-4P Grove cable, 20cm
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M5Stack Timer Power Unit with OLED Display (INA3221)
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