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How to power the TX board? - syngve - 11-09-2015

Hello.
I have a newbie question that makes me confused.

I have tried to search the forum and I have even try to google my question but with no conclusion.

What I wonder is how do you do a proper power connection
to the board?

There is one gnd (-) and one 12v (+) and one battery (+).
Do you need all three connected?
The supposed battery connection, is it 12v + from a battery? And the 12v + from a power supply?

Another question is about choosing good connectors for the power input and the sensors.
Any recommendations?

// Mats

RE: How to power the TX board? - tyntop - 11-09-2015

Hi,
With regards to connectors I have used pcb headers which are also keyed so you wont mix up the wiring, they also come in different pin configurations

Ebay item No 400344210802 are the type I have used
Ps
I have also used DuPont connectors which come in male, female and a mixture configuration in different lengths.

Note if you are going to use the wireless display werk recommends using connections as short as possible

RE: How to power the TX board? - syngve - 11-09-2015

Thank you for your answer.
Can someone tell me how to connect the power for the three connections?

RE: How to power the TX board? - JT118 - 11-09-2015

If you are going to power from a 12v supply (wall wart or similar) tie battery and 12v + together and put on positive on the supply and negative to negative. See:
http://www.meteocercal.info/forum/Thread-WeatherDuino-Pro2-TX-v2-5-Parts-List?pid=714&highlight=power+supply#pid714

RE: How to power the TX board? - syngve - 12-09-2015

Thanks. That's what I thought but it was very unclear for me.