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Power heltec v3 with NIMH batteries? (self.meshtastic)

submitted 3 months ago by sexy_peach to c/meshtastic@mander.xyz

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Is it possible to power the heltec v3 with NIMH batteries? Like maybe 4 in series (4.8v) or 3 in series (3.6v)?

Would it even charge them or is the charging only for li-ion battery packs like the 3.7v one that everyone suggests?

I don't want to buy it if I don't need it, I have old NIMH batteries in abundance and I'm not sure what my final setup should look like yet.

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[–] sexy_peach 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

https://resource.heltec.cn/download/WiFi_Kit_32_V3/HTIT-WiFi%20kit32_V3(Rev1.1).pdf Lithium battery(≥250mA) min: 3.3 typical: 3.7 max: 4.2

So I guess I could try to run it on three AAA batteries. Worst thing to happen is I fry the board, which was only 10€. I'll wait for a reply here though

Edit: I meant AA batteries