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Re: analog breakout wiring

Very helpful, thank you.


> 3 exposed pins, presumably labeled J4. Jumper
> the left and middle pins to enable battery monitoring.

These are actually labeled J3. Now you see my confusion.

> Jumper the middle and right pins to disable
> battery monitoring and enable analog input 8. Do
> not connect power to any of these pins.

Ok, now that makes sense.


> 2 pins inside a grey Wago connector, this is J3.

Labeled J4.

> Use a small Wago connector to supply power from
> the PD board to these pins, they are labeled for
> polarity.

Right. It's also labeled "power" so that makes sense.


Thanks again for your help. I think I've got it now!