Can you have something plugged into it while it is charging? I want to use it for a raspberry pi when there are short power outages.
2071372
Great idea! However the cord that they provided to charge the PowerBot overlaps the opening to the USB port. It might work but you would have to force the two cables to test the theory. I don't have the specific need so I will let you try that one out! :-)
2071373
I have been able to. I interchange between the charger for my tablet and the powerbot. I can still use THOSE things while charging. Hope I helped.
199037
Yes, you can. When the unit is fully charged, it cuts off from the charging mechanism. Mine is always plugged in, and ready to go, when needed. Happy screw driving. Does'nt it seem logical? Otherwise, it would be useless when immediately needed. Go for it!!
81072
Yes you can. It charges when it's plugged in and I've used it for seven to eight hours and it still keeps charging.
1456103
yes it can be used while it is charging, if it is on and synced before you plug it in to charge, then you will have to turn it on and re-sync after you plug it in, As pluging it in to power will turn it off. But once it is charging and the power is on and it is synced it will work fine and charge at the same time.
1274381
I'm not sure what a Raspberry Pi is but using this for a rearview I had a similar problem when I hooked a battery charger to the truck. I'm assuming it requires very clean power.
1014760
No, it can't. I tried, it keeps charging itself, but won't output anything while charging.
19439
Yes, most devices can be used while charging. You can also plug in the battery while charging a device and charge both at once.
225783
Yes you can. I rarely use it that way since the battery life is so great but for those moments when I forget to charge it I just plug it in to charge and it still works.
249806
If you plug it into a computer that is on, not in sleep mode, it should start charging right away. No tricks.
23300
No. It gets its power supply from the raspberry itself. No need for external power
363749
I charge it with the usb. It doesn't last long. I am going to return it. Doesn't really work good if needed while out.
1861232
Yes, it can be used while charging. The only way you can charge it is through USB.
513559
Yes it can be used plugged in. Also it can be used without being plugged in.
1155924
No, you'll have to charge it for a few minutes and then leave it plugged in to use it.
938650
you can leave it plugged in as long as you like. the light changes color when it is finished charging. will need new usb cord though. it may also break if you are trying to recharge a high amp device. my GF uses it every other day, it gets pretty hot when charging her phone.
257917
Yes you can use it while charging, but it can only be charged via USB cord.
378200
Yes and no. It needs to be plugged in to charge the device but after its done charging. You can used it without it being in the plug in.