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Great—yes. Here’s a concise guide to pick a LiPo for an ESP32 board, plus a “good default” if you want something that just works.
What you need to decide
  • Runtime target and workload: average current in your typical mode (WiFi/BLE active vs deep sleep).
  • Size/weight constraints: max dimensions and mounting.
  • Connector: most dev boards use a 2-pin JST-PH 2.0 mm; confirm your board’s polarity.
  • Charging on-board or external: does your board have a LiPo charger? If yes, note its charge current.
  • Environment: operating temperature and shipping/storage needs.
Selection rules (quick)
  • Chemistry/series: use a single-cell 3.7 V nominal LiPo (4.2 V full to ~3.0 V discharged). Pick a protected pack with PCM/BMS.
  • Capacity sizing: capacity (mAh) should meet average-current × runtime, and include headroom. Incorporate a Depth of Discharge limit to protect cycle life (avoid sizing to 100% DoD).
  • Connector: if your board has a 2-pin battery header, look for a JST-PH 2.0 mm with matching polarity (red=+).
  • Discharge capability: ensure the pack’s continuous/peak current rating exceeds your board’s peak draw (ESP32 has short RF current bursts). A 1C-rated pack is generally fine for MCU+radio loads.
  • Charging compatibility: if your board charges the pack, ensure pack capacity is appropriate for the board’s charge current (e.g., don’t push >C-rate). If the board regulates 3.3 V with an LDO from the cell, remember: a 1S Li-ion varies from 4.2 V full to ~3.0 V discharged. Verify the LDO’s dropout vs your minimum battery voltage; otherwise consider a buck-boost.
A safe default (if you don’t have constraints yet)
  • A protected single-cell LiPo Battery 3.7V, 1200–2000 mAh, with a JST-PH-2 battery connector.
  • Works well for most ESP32 dev boards, provides comfortable burst current, and charges reasonably fast on common on-board chargers.
Tell me:
  1. Your board model (or charger IC/charge current if known)
  2. Desired runtime and whether WiFi/BLE stays on
  3. Max battery size and connector type
With those, I’ll compute the capacity you need and recommend specific packs that fit.
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how do i connect it to power through an adapter

@copilot how do i connect it to power through an adapter
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To connect the Seeed Studio XIAO RP2040 to power through an adapter, you'll typically use the 5V and GND pins to provide the necessary voltage. Here’s how to do it:
Power Connection
  1. Connect the Positive Terminal of your adapter (typically +5V) to 5V5V:1.
  2. Connect the Negative Terminal of your adapter (GND) to GNDGND:1.
Steps for Connection
  • Step 1: Verify your adapter's output is 5V.
  • Step 2: Using a suitable connector or soldering, link the positive output of your adapter to the 5V5V:1 pin on your XIAO RP2040.
  • Step 3: Connect the GND output of your adapter to the GNDGND:1 pin on the XIAO RP2040.
Schematic Example
Adapter +5V ----> $$5V$$:1
Adapter GND ----> $$GND$$:1
Assumptions
  1. The adapter provides a stable 5V output.
  2. The current rating of the adapter is sufficient to power the XIAO RP2040 and any peripherals connected to it.
Would you like to see how to make these connections in a specific use-case, or do you need further assistance with another aspect of your project?
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I have a seeed studio round display and a MCU from seeed studio xiao rp2040. i w...

@copilot I have a seeed studio round display and a MCU from seeed studio xiao rp2040. i want to put a button on the mcu so i can change the display template. how can i do this
1y
To add a button to your Seed Studio XIAO RP2040 MCU for changing the display template on a Seeed Studio round display, you can follow these steps. I'm assuming you are talking about a simple pushbutton that, when pressed, will change the display template. Given the components and pins available in your project description, here's how to set it up:
Step 1: Choose a GPIO Pin for the Button
First, select a General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pin on the RP2040 for the button. Based on the project components you've listed, let's choose P26_A0_D0 as our button input. This pin is capable of being used as a general digital inpute15c349fd6565c68aa76083328fe14a7e15c349f-d656-5c68-aa76-083328fe14a7, and its default drive strength is 4mA, which is suitable for a button input3ee1d861a8b95af4a65b8f6dad94a9413ee1d861-a8b9-5af4-a65b-8f6dad94a941.
Step 2: Connect the Button
  • Connect one side of the button to P26_A0_D0.
  • Connect the other side of the button to the ground (GND). This way, when the button is pressed, P26_A0_D0 will be pulled to ground.
Step 3: Add a Pull-up Resistor
You will also need an external or internal pull-up resistor for the button to ensure the pin reads a high signal when the button is not pressed. The RP2040 has programmable pull-up resistors3ee1d861a8b95af4a65b8f6dad94a9413ee1d861-a8b9-5af4-a65b-8f6dad94a941, so you can enable this internally through software.
Step 4: Software Configuration
In your code:
  1. Configure P26_A0_D0 as an input with a pull-up resistor.
  2. Continuously check the state of P26_A0_D0 in your main loop. When the button is pressed, the pin state will change from high to low (because it's pulled to ground).
  3. When a change in state is detected, trigger the function to change the display template on your round display.
Example Code Snippet (Pseudocode)

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setup() {
    pinMode(P26_A0_D0, INPUT_PULLUP); // Set pin as input with pull-up
}

loop() {
    if(digitalRead(P26_A0_D0) == LOW) { // Button press detected
        changeDisplayTemplate(); // Function to change display template
        delay(200); // Debounce delay
    }
}
Note:
  • Make sure to debounce the button either in hardware (using capacitors) or software (as shown in the example with a simple delay) to avoid multiple detections for a single press.
  • The function changeDisplayTemplate(); should contain the logic for changing the display template on the round display. This will depend on how you've set up the display and how templates are managed.
This setup should enable you to change the display template on the Seed Studio round display by pressing a button connected to your Seed Studio XIAO RP2040.
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P29_A3_D3
5V
P6_SDA_D4
D7_CSn_P1_RX
D9_MISO_P4
P28_A2_D2
3V3
D8_SCK_P2
D10_MOSI_P3
P27_A1_D1
P26_A0_D0
P0_TX_D6
P7_SCL_D5
GND


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