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Reply To: LiFePo batteries or other battery recommendations

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2025-03-21 at 10:37 PM #19005
Shannon Hicks
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    No, LiFePO4 batteries should never be used with a Mayfly board because the onboard charging circuitry is only designed to work with 3.7v Lithium Ion packs.  There’s a summary of important battery information and options here: https://www.envirodiy.org/battery-options-mayfly/