Ultimate Raspberry Pi UPS Power Setup! Waveshare UPS Module 3S + Pi 5 Display Case Integration

In today’s video, we dive into the Waveshare UPS Module 3S, a powerful uninterrupted power solution designed for Raspberry Pi projects that must stay alive — even during power cuts. This setup keeps your Raspberry Pi 5 + Raspberry Pi Display 2 running continuously without shutdown, making it perfect for: ✔️ Smart Home Dashboards (Home Assistant) ✔️ Network Monitoring & NVR Setups ✔️ Industrial IoT Deployments ✔️ Field Robotics & Mobile Power Units ✔️ Outdoor Camera or Sensor Stations Even if external power fails, the Pi keeps running smoothly — thanks to seamless auto-switching to the 3-cell battery system. ⏱️ Timestamps Time Segment 00:00 Intro 00:34 Today’s Gadget: Waveshare UPS Module 3S 00:51 Disclaimer 01:07 Unboxing & Accessories Overview 04:17 Important: Batteries Sold Separately 04:42 UPS Module Overview & Ports 05:19 Cable Interfaces & Input/Output Mapping 06:03 Circuit Safety & BMS Protections 08:16 Full Assembly 12:28 First-Time Activation Steps 13:10 Raspberry Pi 5 with Display Case (Project Reference) 13:40 Powering Connections with Raspberry Pi Setup 14:33 Powering Up & UPS Behavior Demonstration 15:10 GPIO Communication Setup (Optional) 18:07 Closing + Portable Field Unit Teaser 🔧 Hardware Shown in this Video Waveshare UPS Module 3S Waveshare Raspberry Pi 7” Display Case (for Pi Display 2 + Raspberry Pi 5) Raspberry Pi 5 USB-C Power Output to Pi External Power Adapter Optional GPIO Communication Wires 🛒 Product Links 🔗 Waveshare UPS Module 3S https://www.waveshare.com/ups-module-3s.htm 📝 Technical Wiki & Resources https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/UPS_Module_3S#resources 💡 My Raspberry Pi Starter Kit – Everything You Need to Begin! 👉 https://amzn.to/3Mpu6O8 🛠️ Commands Used Enable I²C: sudo raspi-config Navigate: Interface Options → I2C → Yes → Finish → Reboot Make directory: mkdir UPS\ Module\ 3S cd UPS\ Module\ 3S/ Create file: nano INA219.py Run: sudo python3 INA219.py 🧾 Python INA219 power monitoring script download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rSbdvlRwfYJuLa_MSni0Q6e7lDZz0r6w/view?usp=drive_link 👍 Support GadgetsPod – Tried & Tested 🧰 Gear I Use (Affiliate Link) 💡 My Raspberry Pi Starter Kit – Everything You Need to Begin! 👉 https://amzn.to/3Mpu6O8 If this video helped you, please Like, Share & Subscribe for more Raspberry Pi tutorials, tech reviews, and hands-on tested content. 💬 Got a question? Drop it in the comments below — I reply to everyone!