If you buy a rechargable battery, do you still need to plug in the board?
1392067
To my knowledge, the board is run only off alternating current. If you have a portable power source, you can use that if you are not near any standard wired ac power source.
1392068
I am not sure. I own 4 of these boards and I plug them into a standard outlet. However, there is a USB type plug that gets plugged into the board itself and the controller for the board is actually a part of the cord. You might want to check with the manufacturer. I had a couple of questions and they responded to me right away.
1797950
unless you have one of those USB Back up battery for when you don't have electricity. You'd still need to plug it into a power source. Doesn't have a stand alone battery.
1780867
Yes, there is an AC adapter plug you will need to plug in to power the board. It comes out the back of the cabinet.
878360
If you want to use a rechargeable battery, you would need to buy that in addation to this.
1298025
Yes. Just keep it plugged in 24/7 and you wont have to worry about the battery going dead or having to reconnect it.
107527
You don't need to. For the starter kit purpose there is a USB cable that will power the board from your computer when connected. However if you want to run the board and not have it connected to your computer than you will need a power supply.
279844
Sure you can. But you will not need to keep it plugged in. It should do the job without a recharge.
420980
Short answer: yes, it has to be plugged in always. There are no rechargeable or standard batteries in this device. This is seems not to be intended to be carried around. It should stay in the shelf or on the table. Hope this helps. cv
462678
I have mines plugged in at all times and no it does not have a rechargeable battery
2160546
No, don't leave it plugged in. It will drain the battery. The green light is cool but it drains the battery slowly but surely.
999439
No but take care when inserting and taking the battery out- it's best to plug in the charger after placement of the battery.
1581542
No the battery don't got to be plug in only when using it but make sure you charge it ever time you used it
2101979
You're right, the battery is soldered to the board and not directly replaceable. The battery is rechargeable so it shouldn't need to be replaced really, however, in my testing so far it looks like it's not actually connected to the 3.3V supply. So it will just die after a few days and become useless. It's a surface mount battery so you could probably remove it fairly easily without risking any damage. (Definitely a pin that should have been broken out to the main header for external access, along with PPS)
1044091
Yes, you need to purchase the adapter or a 9 volt battery. I recommend the adapter.
947740
yes you leave it plugged in when not using. I have had 3 of them now thy are great for jumping vehicles. recharges fairly fast.
2248593
I leave mine plugged in all the time when not in use. The battery hasn't been a problem for me.
1535355
Yes Absolutely. It plugs in just like the regular battery without the need for an adapter.