Got a simple neopixel/flora project, with about 120 total pixels. Already have 2 lipo 2500ma batts in hand & Looking for extended runtime... would it be OK (or advisable) to:
- (preferred) wire both batts in parallel right at the terminals, feed all pixels from a common bus out of flora, charge with single adafruit lipo charger
or should I split the loads into 2 halves, and use a batt on each half, and 2 chargers or a charging switch that parallels the batts?
Thanks!!
advice needed: 2 li-po batts in parallel (for extra runtime)
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Re: advice needed: 2 li-po batts in parallel (for extra runt
It is not a good idea to wire batteries in parallel unless they have been precision matched and have a balancing circuit.
Splitting the load and chargers is your best bet.
Splitting the load and chargers is your best bet.
Please be positive and constructive with your questions and comments.