From 884e057a103ab3ea6355726ee9b005fab91cf0e3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rich Date: Mon, 20 Apr 2015 13:50:27 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update to Battery monitor docs Added warning note to battery monitor docs to avoid Naze32 board destruction. --- docs/Battery.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/Battery.md b/docs/Battery.md index 1adb4b0e28..d724da700c 100644 --- a/docs/Battery.md +++ b/docs/Battery.md @@ -28,6 +28,8 @@ has a voltage divider that is capable of measuring your particular battery volta The Naze32 has an on-board battery divider circuit, connect your main battery to the VBAT connector. +**CAUTION:** When connecting the main battery to the VBAT connector, make absolutely sure that you first **disconnect the main battery and the USB connector from the board!** Connecting VBAT without first connecting its associated GND pin will cause current to flow from the main battery through the Naze32 to USB GND, which will instantly destroy several components on the board. This will also result in expensive-looking smoke. + ### CC3D The CC3D has no battery divider, create one that gives you a 3.3v MAXIMUM output when your battery is