The project was inspired by the discovery of an inexpensive USB-PD (power delivery) module which is capable of delivering either 100W or 65W.

Using an Arduino Nano board together with a 2.2 inch UART HMI display the batteries can provide up to 60w of power output.

USB-C and power delivery are not simple standards, but the ability to add a high-speed data interface and a programmable power supply into almost any project has real potential.

The next Arduino board will have a 32-bit Intel Quark microcontroller on it. It is called the Genuino 101 board and marks the maker development platform’s biggest tie-up with Intel. It is a part of ...