sparkfun / sparkfun/SparkFun_DataLogger

Add support for a coulomb counter battery gauge (LTC2959)

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Description

Could you consider adding support for the LTC2959 battery gauge?
I’d like to be able to track power consumption and totalize the readings. This chip does it all.
(Selling a QWiiC a breakout of this device and a Arduino IDE driver would be a real plus!)
Thanks,
PJH

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No source file, test, or entry point is named in the issue. Start by reading the repository's firmware and existing hardware-support code, then consult the LTC2959 requirements; done means the DataLogger can track power consumption and totalize readings through an Arduino IDE driver.

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Assessment

Tech stack
arduino
Domain
embedded-iot
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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