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By timi
#138129
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
By JGuthridge
#146446
Did you find an answer for this?
timi wrote:hello

is it possible to use the LiPower Shield like this:
Code: Select all
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.
By Joeisi
#146490
timi wrote:hello

is it possible to use the LiPower Shield like this:
Code: Select all
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.