Hi! I have a small amount of experience with Arduino but am continuing to get my hands dirty and learn as much as possible.
I have recently used the MKR1010 for a school project and am now trying to power it with a battery pack. Needless to say I have run into some problems. As it stands I cannot buy a Li-Po 3.7V battery with at least 1000mAh before this project is due and thus have explored other avenues.
I am thinking of taking a PS4 controller battery (LIP1522) as it is ~3.65V and 1000mAh so I figured it would fit the specs... Is there any reason I shouldn't try this? I am not very knowledgable about batteries and power supply but understand the MKR datasheet...
Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
cosmicprankster:
. Is there any reason I shouldn't try this? I am not very knowledgable about batteries and power supply but understand the MKR datasheet...
Google "LiPo explosion" and find out for yourself. Metal fires are very hot and dangerous.
Here are a few questions that might help you find an answer yourself.
The most dangerous time in the life of a Lithium battery is when you charge it. Do you intend to charge the battery with the original PS4 charger and only discharge it with the Arduino?
Do you you intend to charge it with the Arduino electronic?
Does the PS4 Lipo battery include protection circuits to protect against overcharge and too much discharge?
Do you have a datasheet for the PS4 battery?
Did you have a look at the datasheet for the charger chip on the Arduino?
Do you intend to leave the circuit active without supervision?
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