# Add Reliable Power Backup to Notecard with Scoop **URL:** \ **Category:** Blog Posts\ **Created:** [August 22, 2023, 1:14am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/add-reliable-power-backup-to-notecard-with-scoop/1576 "2023-08-22T01:14:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![BluesDevRel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/bluesdevrel/32/899_2.png) [@BluesDevRel](https://discuss.blues.com/u/BluesDevRel)\ **Post date:** [August 22, 2023, 1:14am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/add-reliable-power-backup-to-notecard-with-scoop/1576/1 "2023-08-22T01:14:24Z")
The all new Scoop features a Lithium-Ion Capacitor to provide Notecard with backup power and a lower self-discharge rate than traditional LiPo batteries. * * * Read the full blog post at [https://blues.dev/blog/backup-power-with-scoop](https://blues.dev/blog/backup-power-with-scoop) and continue the discussion here. ---
**Author:** ![Embedded\_iceman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a698b9/32.png) [@Embedded\_iceman](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Embedded_iceman)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2023, 8:47am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/add-reliable-power-backup-to-notecard-with-scoop/1576/2 "2023-10-10T08:47:48Z")
Any chance to drop a step model of the scoop assembly in the online datasheet ? ---
**Author:** ![RobLauer](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/roblauer/32/1567_2.png) [@RobLauer](https://discuss.blues.com/u/RobLauer)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/add-reliable-power-backup-to-notecard-with-scoop/1576/3 "2023-10-17T13:49:55Z")
Hi @Embedded_iceman - the step file is available here on GitHub: [https://github.com/blues/note-hardware/tree/master/Scoop](https://github.com/blues/note-hardware/tree/master/Scoop) ---
**Author:** ![Embedded\_iceman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a698b9/32.png) [@Embedded\_iceman](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Embedded_iceman)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2023, 12:43am UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/add-reliable-power-backup-to-notecard-with-scoop/1576/4 "2023-10-18T00:43:01Z")
Those pin headers, are they connected to the same nets as the JST ? It would be of value to me if I do not need JST-cable-JST in my product. ---
**Author:** ![twojo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bc8723/32.png) [@twojo](https://discuss.blues.com/u/twojo)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/add-reliable-power-backup-to-notecard-with-scoop/1576/5 "2023-10-18T21:55:05Z")
The JST connectors on [the Scoop](https://github.com/blues/note-hardware/tree/master/Scoop) are the same JST connectors used on our Notecarriers and the [batteries sold on our store](https://shop.blues.io/collections/accessories/products/5-000-mah-lipo-battery). ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/blues/original/1X/1283d9307e610111e26f54af212e00739c168e61.png) If you’re nervous about things getting plugged where they shouldn’t, you could always desolder or plug the JST connectors from Scoop’s PCB and utilize the additional header pins for a power pigtail of some kind. Here is a Notecarrier-F next to Tadiran battery and Scoop: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/blues/original/1X/8570ce7f225ce1d096fed01e5bb47adb2ebb8598.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/blues/original/1X/a4af54d093dff3df8e62aaa33c2ef61a46d7083e.jpeg) [This is the JST connector(s)](https://www.adafruit.com/product/1769) we utilize alongside [these pigtails](http://4uconnector.com/online/object/4udrawing/22408.pdf). **edit-** Scoop schematic attached: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/blues/original/1X/99b6e9a7edf5183404a4786f9dcccd5fe31070bb.png) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/uploads/blues/original/1X/44b9c713c8636a1579c1ba53a1c69de76c64dbbd.png) We will update an interactive KiCanvas version of the Scoop design soon, just like our Notecarrier’s. Here is [the Notecarrier-F](https://kicanvas.org/?github=https%3A%2F%2Fgithub.com%2Fblues%2Fnote-hardware%2Ftree%2Fcaa7278ab55e9f193c70b85f1fb4ee2fbd23a6ae%2FNotecarrier-F%2FKiCad_format), for example. , -Wojo ---
**Author:** ![Embedded\_iceman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a698b9/32.png) [@Embedded\_iceman](https://discuss.blues.com/u/Embedded_iceman)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/add-reliable-power-backup-to-notecard-with-scoop/1576/6 "2023-10-19T16:38:08Z")
Great! hope this info finds its way into the online datasheet 🤠 ---
**Author:** ![gauteh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/discuss.blues.com/gauteh/32/269_2.png) [@gauteh](https://discuss.blues.com/u/gauteh)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2024, 12:59pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/add-reliable-power-backup-to-notecard-with-scoop/1576/7 "2024-01-25T12:59:54Z")
What’s the background/minimum draw of the scoop? I’ve connected it to a current-ranger without any load and it seems to stay around 2.0-2.4 mA… (7V input) which seems high. ---
**Author:** ![SSPW](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/90db22/32.png) [@SSPW](https://discuss.blues.com/u/SSPW)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://discuss.blues.com/t/add-reliable-power-backup-to-notecard-with-scoop/1576/8 "2024-01-26T20:57:31Z")
I did the same this week using my Nordic PPK2 set at 5V and also saw 2.2mA stable draw after the cap was charged.