BrodBoost-C is an ideal breadboard power supply for makers, designed to do precisely what it should—no more, no less. With it, you can power your breadboard directly through a USB Type-C connection without messy wiring, cable cutting, or oversized bench power supplies. Compact and efficient, it fits effortlessly into any workspace while delivering safe, adjustable voltage to 5 V or 3.3 V rails.

BrodBoost-C features independent voltage adjustment on each rail, a simple on/off switch, an LED indicator, and built-in fuse protection for worry-free operation. If you regularly use standard 2.54 mm-type breadboards, BrodBoost-C will simplify your prototyping.

Your Breadboard’s New Best Friend

BrodBoost-C is super useful for prototyping—from powering breadboard circuits directly via USB Type-C to enabling portable prototyping and field testing with USB battery packs, it’s an invaluable tool.

In the classroom, it provides educators with a safe and simple way to explore circuit design. And for the students, BrodBoost-C’s straightforward controls make it a breeze to use.

Engineers and makers will appreciate its voltage control and compact design for professional development and testing of compact prototypes. For IoT and embedded systems projects, BrodBoost-C offers a reliable power solution for low-power devices and rapid prototyping needs.

Features & Specifications

• Output voltage: Adjustable, 3.3 - 5 V
• Maximum current: 1 A
• Short circuit protection: Yes
• Input filtering: Ferrite bead for noise suppression and decoupling capacitors
• Voltage regulation:
  • 5.0 V selected by USB CC Pins (5.1 k resistors)
  • 3.3 V step-down regulation via TPS63001
• Ports:
  • 1x USB Type-C for power
  • 2x 2x5 2.54 mm breadboard-compatible power and ground rails
  • 2x 1x3 2.54 mm selection headers with 2x jumper caps
• Power status LED: Red
• Power switch: Yes
• Dimensions: 54 x 11.4 x 19.5 mm (2.13 x 0.45 x 0.77 in)
• Weight: ~20 g (~0.71 oz)

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Support & Documentation

We’re committed to providing excellent customer support. We’re here to help you with any questions or problems you may have, and we’re always looking for ways to improve Brodboost-C. BrodBoost-C is open source hardware. Gerbers, KiCad files, and the BoM will be available once we’re confident they are the final versions. For now, you can access the board schematics on our website. Other files will be located on the product page as soon as we have them ready to share. If you have questions or suggestions, you can reach us using the appropriate Ask a Question link below.

Manufacturing Plan

We’ve already entered the early stages of production for Brodboost-C. We’ve successfully tested our prototypes and are ready to begin manufacturing the first batch. To ensure quality, we’ll be working with a trusted manufacturer (likely Elecrow or PCBWay) to produce a limited number of units first. This will help us fine-tune the process before scaling up production.

Fulfillment & Logistics

After our production run is complete, we will box everything up and send it along to Crowd Supply’s fulfillment partner, Mouser Electronics, who will handle distribution to backers worldwide. You can learn more about Crowd Supply’s fulfillment service under Ordering, Paying, and Shipping in their guide.

Risks & Challenges

We have a dedicated team that is passionate about making Brodboost-C the best it can be, and we’ve invested in quality control and testing facilities. We’re aware that component shortages can be hard to predict, but everything looks good at the moment, and we have plans in place to mitigate supply risks should we encounter any. Once production begins, we’ll be working closely with our manufacturing partners to monitor the process and address any issues that arise.