FAQ and Files (Batteries and Charging)

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I will try to keep all files, links, and etc. for the DNA 200 and EScribe in this thread.

FAQ:

Q: What's the Absolute Maximum Input Voltage? (regarding using a power supply)
A: Absolute max is 16v.

(In reference to the above question....regarding using a power supply) 
Q: Will this work with the balance charger port not connected? Seems like the firmware would think there is a cell problem.
A: The easiest way around that is set up a three resistor divider to generate "cell" voltages for the balancer to see. You can also disable battery monitoring entirely, which is for fixed installations only, but is useful if you're building the board into a research smoking machine, or something like that.

Q: What is the battery requirment?
A: Battery needs to be a 3S LiPo/LiFePo4/IMR lithium type battery capable of handling a constant load of the max 23 amps. Having some overhead is always a good thing.

Q: Considering there is an onboard fuse on the DNA200, is it still recommended to fuse the LIPO?
A: The fuse is directly inline with the battery, and is a tertiary protection as is. It should only come into play in the event of catastrophic board failure or unprotected reversed battery. That said, if you have space I will never argue against an extra fuse.