I would like to implement in my software a capability to check whether the system is powered through the USB (or Vin pin) or by the attached battery alone. Is there a firmware function that can interrogate this? Or would I need to implement this by sensing it trough an input pin?

Have you given the forum search a try first? Try electron battery powered :wink:

Hi ScruffR, sorry, I did indeed, but apparently I did not chose my keywords wisely. Anyway, will have a look at around with those that you proposed, I think I can find some answers there. Thx for the usual quick reply, always appreciated.

I'm particularly fond of this answer. As it turns out, it's harder than you'd think to figure this out, for reasons explained in this thread: [image] When is Electron Powered By Battery General This version is much better. It uses the BAT_INT_PC13 interrupt to detect the…

OK, in this case, you'll find this interesting [image] When is Electron Powered By Battery General This version is much better. It uses the BAT_INT_PC13 interrupt to detect the rapid switching between fast charge and charge done when there is no battery. It’s much more ef…

@rickkas7 and @ScruffR : thanks to you both!

Possible to check by a firmware/software whether Electron is powered only by battery?

Firmware

ScruffR August 4, 2016, 10:22am 5

OK, in this case, you'll find this interesting

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