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Add LiPo fuel gauge #80

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jeff-winn opened this issue Dec 2, 2021 · 1 comment
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Add LiPo fuel gauge #80

jeff-winn opened this issue Dec 2, 2021 · 1 comment
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As a user, I need to know when the blaster is close to running out of power.

This will need to support two independent features:

  • Kill switch (shuts down the blaster motors)
  • GATT characteristic for battery level

Also, this must support 3S along with 2S LiPo (optional).

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Here's an example fuel gauge using the MAX17043G+U IC from Maxim Integrated:
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10617

Datasheet for the above mentioned IC:
https://datasheets.maximintegrated.com/en/ds/MAX17043-MAX17044.pdf

GitHub project for an example:
https://github.com/sparkfun/SparkFun_MAX17043_Particle_Library

GitHub project for the breakout board:
https://github.com/sparkfun/Lipo_Fuel_Gauge

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