Thread: Off-Board power
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Re: Off-Board power

In the past we've wired a charger in parrallel with the battery.

Make an anderson "extension" cable using proper gauge wire a few inches long. Plug the battery in using this. Inline on the extension cable, hook up the charger.

If you're average current draw over time is low, this will work. It's great for programming.