PINE64 - RTC Backup Battery

I didn't get a good second look at it. Is there a connector attached to the wires or will I need to attach one? Thanks

(02-18-2016, 08:50 AM)sbentjies Wrote: [ -> ]I didn't get a good second look at it. Is there a connector attached to the wires or will I need to attach one? Thanks

Connector will be attached. Please see this thread:

http://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?t...47#pid2447

Can someone recommend a particular PINE A64 RTC-compatible battery, with the proper 2-pin connector, sourced from Amazon, or another reputable online electronics parts store?

adafruit has several battery holders & wire with 2pin jst connector

(07-01-2016, 04:17 PM)dkryder Wrote: [ -> ]adafruit has several battery holders & wire with 2pin jst connector

Could I also just tape the leads of a JST-PH 2pin connector to a 2032 coin cell and call it a day? Looks like that's what all the RTC batteries for laptops look like on Amazon...

(07-05-2016, 03:11 PM)jwouellette Wrote: [ -> ]
(07-01-2016, 04:17 PM)dkryder Wrote: [ -> ]adafruit has several battery holders & wire with 2pin jst connector

Could I also just tape the leads of a JST-PH 2pin connector to a 2032 coin cell and call it a day? Looks like that's what all the RTC batteries for laptops look like on Amazon...

Yup. You could also do a macgyver, pull the white surround off of the two pin RTC socket, and precariously wedge a CR2032 battery in between the two pins! Big Grin

The moral of the story is you just need to connect a 3v-ish power source to the RTC pins if you want that functionality!

(07-06-2016, 04:02 AM)pfeerick Wrote: [ -> ]
(07-05-2016, 03:11 PM)jwouellette Wrote: [ -> ]
(07-01-2016, 04:17 PM)dkryder Wrote: [ -> ]adafruit has several battery holders & wire with 2pin jst connector

Could I also just tape the leads of a JST-PH 2pin connector to a 2032 coin cell and call it a day? Looks like that's what all the RTC batteries for laptops look like on Amazon...

Yup. You could also do a macgyver, pull the white surround off of the two pin RTC socket, and precariously wedge a CR2032 battery in between the two pins! The moral of the story is you just need to connect a 3v-ish power source to the RTC pins if you want that functionality!

Well, I didn't MacGyver it, but I did install the adafruit pieces with a couple of spade terminals and electrical tape. Seems to be working....

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