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C2 capacitor burned after plugging LIPO battery in

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    • 2022-06-28 at 11:48 AM #17128
      Ebay64
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        Hi all,

        I’m new to the Mayfly Data Logger boards although I have used a couple of Arduino Unos. Today, I was set-up a water temperature sensor for a project me and my team have coming up. I was

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      • 2022-06-28 at 11:58 AM #17130
        Jim Moore
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          Some LiPo batteries have the JST connector reversed and that may be your problem.  Check the battery with a VOM to make sure the red wire is + and black is –

        • 2022-06-28 at 12:06 PM #17131
          Shannon Hicks
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            The polarity of your battery pack is backwards, which is why your board was damaged.  We mention the caution about battery polarity in multiple places on this website, and also in the EnviroDIY Monit
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