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🔌 Makita Power Receiver – microver.ch

The V1 Power Receiver is a rugged, smart interface that lets you power your robots using standard Makita 18V batteries.
It features USB-C PD charging/discharging, a built-in fuse, and direct DC outputs — all in a mountable, field-friendly form factor.


🚀 Features

  • 🔋 Standard Makita 18V Li-Ion battery slot
  • 🔌 USB-C PD/QC port for charging & discharging (PMIC-controlled)
  • ⚡ 3x 2.1mm DC barrel jacks (direct battery output)
  • 🔥 Integrated 5×20mm glass fuse holder with 10A fuse
  • 🧷 Mountable with 3x M3x30 screws
  • 📦 Compact and tough: 72mm × 94mm × 42mm

⚡ What It Does

Mode Description
USB-C Charge Safely recharges Makita 18V batteries via USB-C (CC-CV, 2A @ ~21V)
USB-C Power Smart power bank for 5V–20V USB-C devices (up to 100W)
DC Output Access full battery power from 3x DC jacks — for motors, controllers, etc.

🧠 Smart Power Management

The onboard PMIC negotiates with devices and chargers using:

  • USB-C 3.0A / PD2.0 / PD3.0
  • QC3.0, Apple 2.4A, Samsung AFC, Huawei FCP/SCP

Discharge Limits:

  • 5V/3A (15W)
  • 9V/3A (27W)
  • 12V/3A (36W)
  • 15V/3A (45W)
  • 20V/5A (100W)

❗ To activate USB-C power mode, plug into a wall charger for 2–3s with battery inserted, then switch to your device.


🛡️ Safety Built-In

  • ✅ USB-C PMIC over-voltage, under-voltage, and current limit protections
  • 🔥 10A replaceable glass fuse on DC output
  • 🔌 Use only USB-C for charging (not DC jacks!)
  • 🧯 Remove fuse while debugging your circuit

📏 Mechanical Specs

  • Dimensions: 72 × 94 × 42 mm
  • Screw Mount Pattern: 44 mm × 50 mm
  • Screws: 3x M3×30 (included)

Mount Diagram


📈 Battery Guidelines

Voltage (V) Estimated Charge (%)
21.0 100%
19.5 75%
18.0 33%
15.0 0% (cutoff)

⚠️ Never probe battery terminals directly. Use a barrel jack + voltmeter.
⚠️ Below 15.0V risks permanently disabling Makita packs.


📦 What's in the Box


🛒 Purchase

Buy now at 👉 shop.microver.ch


📚 Documentation

📖 Full documentation available in docs/README.md


📬 Contact & Support

Need help or want to integrate with your system?
📧 contact@microver.ch
🌐 microver.ch


Power up your robots. Safely. Intelligently. Anywhere.

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