nasa-jpl / open-source-rover

A build-it-yourself, 6-wheel rover based on the rovers on Mars!
https://open-source-rover.readthedocs.io
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Show power usage of the OSR in the main README #455

Closed Achllle closed 8 months ago

abust005 commented 8 months ago

Given that we recommend a 4S LiPo battery, might this be the adequate place to add a small warning about not discharging your LiPo battery too far? While the dropout regulator does need more than 12V, the battery can still be drained to levels that are detrimental to battery health

Achllle commented 8 months ago

good point, added that warning in!

abust005 commented 8 months ago

Looks good!