{"id":769343,"date":"2024-10-28T08:25:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-28T15:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.maketecheasier.com\/?post_type=pitch&#038;p=769343"},"modified":"2024-10-27T18:08:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-28T01:08:07","slug":"build-portable-raspberry-pi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/build-portable-raspberry-pi\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build Your Own Portable Raspberry Pi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The combination of decent performance and low power draw makes Raspberry Pi single-board computers perfect for all kinds of portable, battery-powered projects. If you have an idea for a project like that, then this guide will walk you through everything you need to know &#8211; from selecting the right Pi model to choosing displays, batteries, and input devices.<\/p>\n\n\n<nav class=\"content-toc-wrapper relative lazyblock-toc-Z1a54k5 wp-block-lazyblock-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\"><div id=\"content-toc-header\" class=\"content-toc-header flex cursor-pointer items-center justify-between\">\n                <span class=\"text-sm font-semibold\">Table of Contents<\/span>\n                <span class=\"toc-caret\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" class=\"chevron\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><use xlink:href=\"#icon-chevron\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span>\n            <\/div><div class=\"content-toc hidden w-full\"><div class=\"toc\"><ul class=\"toc-content font-semibold\"><li><a href=\"#h-choosing-the-right-raspberry-pi-for-your-portable-project\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Choosing the Right Raspberry Pi for Your Portable Project<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#powering-portable-pi\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Powering Your Portable Pi<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#setting-up-portable-pi\" class=\"toc-link block mb-6\">Setting Up Your Portable Pi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/nav>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-choosing-the-right-raspberry-pi-for-your-portable-project\">Choosing the Right Raspberry Pi for Your Portable Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When building a portable Pi setup, power consumption is essential since it directly affects battery life. Here&#8217;s what you can expect in terms of power consumption for the current Raspberry Pi lineup:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Model<\/th><th>Power Supply Needed<\/th><th>Best Use Case<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W<\/td><td>2.0A<\/td><td>Light computing\/IoT<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Raspberry Pi 4 Model B<\/td><td>3.0A<\/td><td>General purpose<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Raspberry Pi 5<\/td><td>5.0A<\/td><td>Performance-intensive computing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Raspberry Pi 5<\/strong> is currently the most powerful model available. Unfortunately, it draws significantly more power than other models, so a special source of power is needed to make it run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/raspberry-pi-5-vs-zero-800x431.jpg\" alt=\"Raspberry Pi 5 Vs Zero\" class=\"wp-image-771103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/raspberry-pi-5-vs-zero-800x431.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/raspberry-pi-5-vs-zero.jpg 1122w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are planning to make your Raspberry Pi portable, we recommend going with the <strong>Raspberry Pi 4<\/strong> since it offers a good balance of performance and power efficiency. With its quad-core processor and capable GPU, it handles everything from web browsing to coding with reasonable responsiveness while being possible to power using a regular power bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you&#8217;re building a data logger or a simple field computer, the<strong> Pi Zero 2 W <\/strong>will most likely be a better fit. It draws significantly less power while still providing enough processing power for basic tasks and offering Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPIO connectivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"powering-portable-pi\">Powering Your Portable Pi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All Raspberry Pi models operate on 5V (the standard USB voltage), but they require different amounts of current (measured in amps). We have shown the <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/ways-to-power-raspberry-pi\/\" data-lasso-id=\"61657\">various ways to power up a Raspberry Pi<\/a>, and here are the things to take note. When selecting a power bank or battery solution, you need to consider both voltage and current since their product gives you the total power in watts (Power = Voltage \u00d7 Current). For example, a Pi 5 needing 5V at 5A requires 25 watts of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are three reliable power solutions, each suited for different needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waveshare UPS Module 3S <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BQC2WNR8?tag=maketecheas08-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"61658\" data-lasso-name=\"Amazon\">Waveshare Uninterruptible Power Supply Module 3S<\/a> uses three 18650 lithium batteries (you&#8217;ll need to buy these separately) to deliver a stable 5V at up to 5A, which is perfect for even the power-hungry Pi 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Waveshare-UPS-Module-3S--800x472.jpg\" alt=\"Waveshare Ups Module 3s\" class=\"wp-image-771105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Waveshare-UPS-Module-3S--800x472.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Waveshare-UPS-Module-3S-.jpg 888w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I particularly like its I2C interface, which lets you monitor battery voltage, current, and power in real-time &#8211; super useful for projects where you need to keep track of power consumption. It also has comprehensive protection circuits to prevent damage from overcharging, over-discharging, or short circuits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PiSugar S Pro <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For Pi 4 or Pi Zero users who want a sleek solution, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09J3WS695?tag=maketecheas08-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"61659\" data-lasso-name=\"Amazon\">PiSugar S Pro<\/a> is hard to beat. This 5000 mAh battery pack is specifically designed for the Raspberry Pi family of single-board computer and attaches directly to the bottom of your board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"488\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pisugar-800x488.jpg\" alt=\"Pisugar\" class=\"wp-image-771108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pisugar-800x488.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Pisugar.jpg 894w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The PiSugar S Pro outputs 5V at 3A, which is perfect for the Pi 4 and less demanding models. It even includes a programmable button that can be used to trigger custom actions. Just note that this model doesn&#8217;t provide battery level information through software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Standard Power Banks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re running a Pi 4 or a less power-hungry model, many standard USB power banks can do the job just fine. Look for ones that can output 5V at 3A, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B45GX5V7?tag=maketecheas08-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"61660\" data-lasso-name=\"Amazon\">LOVELEDI 15000mAh power bank<\/a>. These are often the most cost-effective solution and have the advantage of being useful for other devices too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/power-bank-800x409.jpg\" alt=\"Power Bank\" class=\"wp-image-771109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/power-bank-800x409.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/power-bank.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image source: Amazon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, here&#8217;s an important warning about power banks with Power Delivery (PD) support: While these can deliver 25W or more (technically enough for a Pi 5), they achieve this by increasing voltage above 5V, and the Pi needs its power delivered at exactly 5V, so they wouldn&#8217;t work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"setting-up-portable-pi\">Setting Up Your Portable Pi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With your power source ready, connecting it to your Raspberry Pi should result in an automatic boot. Now comes the interesting part: figuring out how to interact with your portable Pi. There are several approaches, depending on your specific needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re aiming to create something similar to a laptop or a portable gaming console, you&#8217;ll want to connect a display and input devices directly to the Pi. For displays, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raspberrypi.com\/products\/raspberry-pi-touch-display\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"61661\">official 7&#8243; Pi Touch Display<\/a> is a solid choice since it draws power directly from the Pi itself, simplifying your setup. For something larger, USB monitors with built-in batteries like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07TSQFD7X?tag=maketecheas08-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"61662\" data-lasso-name=\"Amazon\">ASUS ZenScreen 15.6&#8243;<\/a> can work well since they don&#8217;t increase the total power requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/raspberry-pi-display-800x567.jpg\" alt=\"Raspberry Pi Display\" class=\"wp-image-771110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/raspberry-pi-display-800x567.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/raspberry-pi-display.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pi Touch Display<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you might not need a dedicated display at all if you plan to connect to your Pi remotely via SSH. For many tasks, especially data collection or server management, console-only access through <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/control-raspberry-pi-windows-ssh\/\" data-lasso-id=\"61663\">SSH<\/a> is perfectly sufficient. If you need a full graphical desktop environment, then you can set up either <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/setting-vnc-raspberry-pi\/\" data-lasso-id=\"61664\">VNC<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/enabling-remote-desktop-access-on-raspberry-pi\/\" data-lasso-id=\"61665\">xrdp<\/a> for remote desktop access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"491\" src=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/raspberry-pi-remote-connection-800x491.jpg\" alt=\"Raspberry Pi Remote Connection\" class=\"wp-image-771113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/raspberry-pi-remote-connection-800x491.jpg 800w, https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/raspberry-pi-remote-connection.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For internet access, you can simply configure your Raspberry Pi to automatically connect to a mobile hotspot created using your smartphone, and then use <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/create-vpn-linux-with-tailscale\/\" data-lasso-id=\"61666\">Tailscale<\/a> to enable secure remote access from any device. That way, you can even connect to the Pi from your smartphone using a mobile SSH or VNC client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s all it takes to build your own portable Raspberry Pi. Of course, even the mighty Pi isn&#8217;t always the best tool for the job. If you need more processing power, a more polished experience, or a more convenient form-factor, a dedicated laptop running Linux might be a better option, and we have a guide dedicated to <a href=\"https:\/\/maketecheasier.com\/choose-laptop-for-linux\/\" data-lasso-id=\"61667\">helping you pick one<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Cover image by David Morelo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to transform your Raspberry Pi into a versatile portable, battery-powered computer with this hands-on guide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15350,"featured_media":771138,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[593,12883,4418],"class_list":["post-769343","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-hardware","tag-portable","tag-project","tag-raspberry-pi"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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