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Logic-level supply pin. Adafruit Learn states the chip can safely run from 3-5VDC and VIN should match the microcontroller logic level.
Common ground for power and logic.
I2C clock line. Adafruit Learn notes a 10K pull-up on this pin.
I2C data line. The Learn page labels this board pin SDI and says it is SDA, with a 10K pull-up.
STEMMA QT / Qwiic connector carrying the board I2C connection to compatible boards and accessories.
I2C · SPI · 3-5VDC logic supply · 0V
Confirm the data interface matches your host board.
Module pins: VIN, JST battery ports, GND, SCL, SDA / SDI. Schematik maps them to your board in the app.
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Two equivalent JST battery/load ports. Adafruit Learn says either port can connect the battery and the other can connect the charger or load; watch battery polarity if not using an Adafruit battery.
Interrupt output. Adafruit Learn says it can pull low when voltage or percentage drops below a threshold and is pulled up to VIN with a 10K resistor.
Thermistor input. Adafruit Learn says connect a 10K thermistor to THERM and the other thermistor side to ground to read battery-pack temperature.
Back-side LED trace pads. The Learn page says cutting the LED trace disables the breakout LED to conserve battery power.
| Pin | Position | Type | Function | Voltage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIN | power | Logic-level supply pin. Adafruit Learn states the chip can safely run from 3-5VDC and VIN should match the microcontroller logic level. | 3-5VDC logic supply | |
| GND | ground | Common ground for power and logic. | 0V | |
| SCL | i2c | I2C clock line. Adafruit Learn notes a 10K pull-up on this pin. | ||
| SDA / SDI | i2c | I2C data line. The Learn page labels this board pin SDI and says it is SDA, with a 10K pull-up. | ||
| STEMMA QT | connector | STEMMA QT / Qwiic connector carrying the board I2C connection to compatible boards and accessories. | ||
| JST battery ports | power | Two equivalent JST battery/load ports. Adafruit Learn says either port can connect the battery and the other can connect the charger or load; watch battery polarity if not using an Adafruit battery. | LiPoly / LiIon battery connection | |
| INT | digital | Interrupt output. Adafruit Learn says it can pull low when voltage or percentage drops below a threshold and is pulled up to VIN with a 10K resistor. | ||
| THERM | analogue | Thermistor input. Adafruit Learn says connect a 10K thermistor to THERM and the other thermistor side to ground to read battery-pack temperature. | ||
| LED trace | configuration | Back-side LED trace pads. The Learn page says cutting the LED trace disables the breakout LED to conserve battery power. |