# Battery Box

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This is the Battery Box for PowerBrick, it is used to supply power for the Armourbit and its modules, motors and servos.

It has capacity for 1 18650 Li-ion battery and uses a 3Pin PH2.0 connector for output. Comes with a built-in Micro USB port with short circuit protection for charging.

Also comes with a USB Type A output port to power other modules such as Robotbit, KOI AI Camera.

### Precautions

* Install the battery before turning on the power.
* Beware of the polarity when installing the battery, refer to the polarity labelled inside the battery compartment.
* Remove the insulation wrapping of the 18650 Li-ion battery before using.
* Take out the battery when not in use for a long time. Keep it in a suitable place.
* Do not short the battery connectors with a metal object.
* Avoid over charing or discharging of the battery, charging should only be done under supervision.
* In case of over current or short circuit, the protection circuit would activate and switch off the power. Troubleshoot and fix the problem before restarting.

### Details

![](https://kittenbothk-eng.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_images/04_011.png)

### Using the Connectors

#### Powering the Armourbit

![](https://kittenbothk.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_images/04_03.png)

#### Powering USB devices

![](https://kittenbothk.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_images/04_04.png)

#### Installing the 18650 Li-ion Battery

1. Check the polarity
2. Press the battery reset switch
3. Press the power button

![](https://kittenbothk.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_images/IMG_2563.gif)

#### Power Supply Connection

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#### Charging the Battery Box

The Battery Box can be charged with a **5V Power Supply** (5V Phone Chargers or PC USB Ports)

![](https://kittenbothk.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_images/IMG_2564.gif)

#### Powering other USB Devices

The USB Port can power devices like Arduino, KOI AI Camera.

![](https://kittenbothk.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_images/koi.jpg)