Battery - Basic Questions
I purchased the small batteries that fit under a N!N MCU. After ~3 days, the battery on the keeb is reporting ~10%. Please let me know:
What percent do the batteries ship out at?
How long should I charge each half in a charging session? (Like maybe 30 min as a starting point?)
What's the expected standard usage per charge for a simple wireless keyboard (I know full well that mileage will vary greatly here)?
Is there a good way to see the battery percentage per half on a computer?
I'm happy to provide more context if need be, and thank you!
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Hello! I can help with your battery questions.
* Shipment Charge: Our documentation doesn't specify the exact charge percentage batteries ship at.
* Charging Duration: Charging each half will likely take about two hours to complete. Please ensure the power switch is on for the battery to charge.
* Expected Usage: With 110mAh batteries, your left half should last around a week, and your right half around a month. This applies whether you have displays or not. Battery life can be reduced if the keyboard is left on when your device is off, if keys are held down during transport, or if connected to many devices.
* Viewing Percentage: The reported battery percentage is an estimate based on voltage and may not be perfectly accurate or reach 100%. While ZMK reports this to your computer's OS, the documentation doesn't detail specific software to view it.
You can find more details in our Batteries guide.
If you have more questions, feel free to reply or tag me!
I would like to recommend clarification on the document:
2 hours charging at what wattage?
What rough percentage do the batteries ship out at?