# MicroLipo v2 Case ## Overview https://youtu.be/MU4j60tiYfM 3D print a case for the updated Micro Lipo Charger V2! This features 5V input for charging single Lithium Ion/Lithium Polymer batteries. And it ships with a free JST cable. The new V2 version features a built-in slide switch so you can easily switch between the two charging rates. 3D print the two halves in your favorite filament. Use translucent PLA to make it look like those clear enclosures from the 90’s. The JST connectors are covered to help keep out any dust and to provide a bit of protection. ![adafruit_products_hero-plugged-in.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/804/medium640/adafruit_products_hero-plugged-in.jpg?1669647322) ![adafruit_products_hero-board.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/805/medium640/adafruit_products_hero-board.jpg?1669647413) ## Rate switch Flip the slide switch to chose between High or Low charge rates. **[Check out this guide](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-microlipo-and-minilipo-battery-chargers/charge-rate) for more about selecting the right charge rate for your battery!** The PCB has pads for USB so you can plug it directly into anything with a USB type A socket. It features charging status LEDs so you'll know when your battery is fully charged. ![adafruit_products_plugged-in.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/806/medium640/adafruit_products_plugged-in.jpg?1669647620) ![adafruit_products_switch-close.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/807/medium640/adafruit_products_switch-close.jpg?1669647841) ## Protective Case   The PCB sits over the bottom half and the top snap-fits over the sides. The case features a cutout for the built-in slide switch so you can still access it to adjust the charging rate. This supports all of the Adafruit lipo batteries so you can safely swap between the different types. **For all the technical details, be sure to check out the product learn guide.** ![adafruit_products_case-solo.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/808/medium640/adafruit_products_case-solo.jpg?1669647756) ![adafruit_products_hero-case-plugged.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/809/medium640/adafruit_products_hero-case-plugged.jpg?1669648052) [Full Battery Details](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-microlipo-and-minilipo-battery-chargers) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/817/medium800/adafruit_products_parts.jpg?1669649650) ## Parts ### Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly charger [Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly charger](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1304) Oh so adorable, this is the tiniest little lipo charger, so handy you can keep it any project box! Its also easy to use. Simply plug in the gold plated contacts into any USB port and a 3.7V/4.2V lithium polymer or lithium ion rechargeable battery into the JST plug on the other end. There are... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1304) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1304/guides) ![Top view of Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly charger - v1 above a 2-pin JST cable.](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1304-06.jpg) ### USB Extension Cable - 3 meters / 10 ft long [USB Extension Cable - 3 meters / 10 ft long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/993) This handy USB extension cable will make it easy for you to extend your USB cable when it won't reach. The connectors are gold plated for years of reliability. We use these handy cables all over our factory and homes. Cable is standard "Adafruit black". Cable length:... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/993) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/993/guides) ![USB Type A Extension Cable](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/993-03.jpg) ### USB Cable with Switch [USB Cable with Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1620) Add a power switch to any USB-powered project simply by plugging this between the USB power port and the USB cable. This is the most useful thing you never knew you needed! You'll want to pick up a bunch for your electronic projects. Comes with a USB A socket on one end and a... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1620) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1620/guides) ![Short USB Extender Cable with Switch in center](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/1620-02.jpg) ### Lithium Ion Battery Pack - 3.7V 6600mAh [Lithium Ion Battery Pack - 3.7V 6600mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/353) Need a massive battery for your project? This lithium-ion pack is made of 3 balanced 2200mAh cells for a total of 6600mA capacity! The cells are connected in parallel and spot-welded to a protection circuit that provides over-voltage, under-voltage, and over-current protection. Each cell... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/353) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/353/guides) ![Lithium Ion Battery Pack with three round cells 3.7V 6600mAh with JST PH connector](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/353-03.jpg) ### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh [Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236) Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 420mAh for a total of about 1.55 Wh. If you need a larger (or smaller!) battery, In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/4236/guides) ![Lithium Ion Polymer Battery 3.7v 420mAh with JST 2-PH connector and short cable](https://cdn-shop.adafruit.com/640x480/4236-04.jpg) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/820/medium800/adafruit_products_hero-colors-star.jpg?1669650549) # MicroLipo v2 Case ## 3D Print ## Parts List STL files for 3D printing are oriented to print "as-is" on FDM style machines. Parts are designed to 3D print without any support material. Original design source may be downloaded using the link below. ![adafruit_products_3d-parts.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/810/medium640/adafruit_products_3d-parts.jpg?1669648674) [Edit Case Design](https://a360.co/3Nd6WZ1) [Download STLs](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5664489) ### Slice with settings for PLA material.  The parts were sliced using CURA using the slice settings below. - PLA filament 220c extruder - 0.2 layer height - 10% gyroid infill - 60mm/s print speed - 60c heated bed ![adafruit_products_slice.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/811/medium640/adafruit_products_slice.jpg?1669648773) ![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/812/medium800/adafruit_products_hero-colors-star.jpg?1669648814) # MicroLipo v2 Case ## Assemble ## Place   Align the PCB board over the printed plate. The small wall is positioned next to the JST port.  The top part of the case is placed over the JST port. Align the nubs on each side of the case. The nubs on the plate are aligned to the snaps on the top case. Press fit one side at at time to snap together.  ![adafruit_products_case-board-place.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/813/medium640/adafruit_products_case-board-place.jpg?1669649121) ![adafruit_products_case-snaps.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/814/medium640/adafruit_products_case-snaps.jpg?1669649180) ## Snap   The case features a cutout for the built-in slide switch so you can still access the charging rate. The JST connectors are covered to help keep out any dust to provide a bit of protection. ![adafruit_products_case-snapped.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/815/medium640/adafruit_products_case-snapped.jpg?1669649349) ## Charge   For use with Adafruit LiPoly/LiIon batteries only! Other batteries may have different voltage, chemistry, polarity or pinout.   Remember to move the slide switch on the top over to "High / 500mA" mode, for when charging batteries with 500mAh size or larger. ![adafruit_products_hero-cases.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/818/medium640/adafruit_products_hero-cases.jpg?1669650155) ![adafruit_products_hero-colors.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/116/819/medium640/adafruit_products_hero-colors.jpg?1669650196) ## Featured Products ### Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly charger [Adafruit Micro Lipo - USB LiIon/LiPoly charger](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1304) Oh so adorable, this is the tiniest little lipo charger, so handy you can keep it any project box! Its also easy to use. Simply plug in the gold plated contacts into any USB port and a 3.7V/4.2V lithium polymer or lithium ion rechargeable battery into the JST plug on the other end. There are... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1304) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1304/guides) ### USB Extension Cable - 3 meters / 10 ft long [USB Extension Cable - 3 meters / 10 ft long](https://www.adafruit.com/product/993) This handy USB extension cable will make it easy for you to extend your USB cable when it won't reach. The connectors are gold plated for years of reliability. We use these handy cables all over our factory and homes. Cable is standard "Adafruit black". Cable length:... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/993) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/993/guides) ### USB Cable with Switch [USB Cable with Switch](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1620) Add a power switch to any USB-powered project simply by plugging this between the USB power port and the USB cable. This is the most useful thing you never knew you needed! You'll want to pick up a bunch for your electronic projects. Comes with a USB A socket on one end and a... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1620) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/1620/guides) ### Lithium Ion Battery Pack - 3.7V 6600mAh [Lithium Ion Battery Pack - 3.7V 6600mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/353) Need a massive battery for your project? This lithium-ion pack is made of 3 balanced 2200mAh cells for a total of 6600mA capacity! The cells are connected in parallel and spot-welded to a protection circuit that provides over-voltage, under-voltage, and over-current protection. Each cell... In Stock [Buy Now](https://www.adafruit.com/product/353) [Related Guides to the Product](https://learn.adafruit.com/products/353/guides) ### Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh [Lithium Ion Polymer Battery with Short Cable - 3.7V 420mAh](https://www.adafruit.com/product/4236) Lithium-ion polymer (also known as 'lipo' or 'lipoly') batteries are thin, light, and powerful. The output ranges from 4.2V when completely charged to 3.7V. This battery has a capacity of 420mAh for a total of about 1.55 Wh. 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