Thread: Voltage readout wiring
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Re: Voltage readout wiring
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Originally Posted by philso View Post
Please note that "Battery Beak" is a trade name that refers to an instrument with a particular set of functions; measuring battery voltage AND internal impedance under load. The voltmeter you are intending to install only measures the battery voltage so calling it a "battery beak" will cause confusion.
Ok, so lets read his post again:

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Originally Posted by Munchskull View Post
I was looking on amazon last night and I found a voltage readout display for 4.5v to 30v. My question is, where would be the best spot to plug it into on the PDP?

This is the display.

I would like to inform every one that my team does have a "battery beak" for checking battery voltage and that this is more or less a just for fun thing for our robot.
Bolding is mine. I'm reading that Munchskull has a Battery Beak (tm) and is looking to add a small display on the robot. So they are good to go.
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