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Single Cell LiPo Battery
Note:
You may notice a film that is covering over the switch. This is used by the pick and place machine to
pick the component up from the reel and place it on the PCB. You will need to peel the film back to access
the switches and adjust the charge rate.
A precision flat head (or a tiny, rounded object) is needed to set the charge rate for your single cell LiPo battery.
When the switch is flipped to the ON position on the 500mA side, the charge rate will be
500mA
. When the switch
is flipped to the ON position on the 100mA side, the charge rate will be
100mA
. When the switch is flipped to the
ON position on both the 100mA and 500mA sides, the charge rate will be
166mA
.
For mobile applications, attach a single cell LiPo battery to the 2-pin JST connector. Attach a USB cable to a USB
port or charger when the battery is low to begin charging.
To remove the LiPo battery, you can pull the white JST connector away from the socket while also wiggling the
connector side to side using your thumb and index finger.
For more information on proper handling of LiPo batteries, check out the LilyPad Basics: Powering