For the charging circuit I selected the MCP73832 Microchip LiIon /LiPo charger, this will charge at a selectable rate up to 500mA, is very small, 5 lead SOT-23 package and is around £0.40.
For the Boost circuit I selected the Texas Instruments LMR62421 Boost convertor, as these can deliver up to 2.1A, up to 24V out, is a 3mm x 3mm QFN package, and costs around £0.87.
The charging circuit is as follows:
The Boost Circuit is as follows:
I've ordered the PCBs from SeeedStudio and am now playing the waiting game, hoping it works!
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