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is it possible to use the LiPower Shield like this: will this shield report the correct battery status in this configuration ?

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timi wrote:hello

is it possible to use the LiPower Shield like this:

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solar source -> lipo charger <-> lipo battery (2000mAh)
                      |--------> LiPower -> 5V arduino mega

will this shield report the correct battery status in this configuration ?

10x

Why use a separate charger when the lipower shield incorporates one.

timi wrote:hello

is it possible to use the LiPower Shield like this:

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solar source -> lipo charger <-> lipo battery (2000mAh)
                      |--------> LiPower -> 5V arduino mega

will this shield report the correct battery status in this configuration ?

10x

Yes, that looks ok. If you are considering to buy something, by the LiPower Shield. If you already have the components, no bother buying something new.