<![CDATA[How do I charge the Cardputer?]]>I noticed that my Cardputer was starting to run out of batteries, but I have no idea how to charge it. Plugging it in turns it on, but there's no charging indicator that I can see. Leaving it plugged in can bring the battery level up, but it doesn't seem to last more than 30 seconds off the charger before showing that it's lost a significant level of battery percentage. I've tried plugging it in with the power switch both ways, but neither seems to be effective. Am I overthinking this, or is there a step I'm missing?

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/topic/6044/how-do-i-charge-the-cardputerRSS for NodeSat, 07 Mar 2026 00:09:55 GMTFri, 02 Feb 2024 03:26:40 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:50:40 GMT]]>Hello @Pajdzian

I measure about 62 mA charging current (at the battery) when using M5Launcher and the same amount when running Cardputer UIFlow2 or Demo firmware (the one preloaded).

So I am curious: what other firmware did give you a slower charging rate?

Thanks
Felix

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/27008https://community.m5stack.com/post/27008Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:50:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:31:08 GMT]]>I use M5Launcher Cardputer software for charging. Charging time is significantly reduced.

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/27003https://community.m5stack.com/post/27003Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:31:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:24:41 GMT]]>@ivosak when you left it connected to charger was on/off button in ON position?

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/26851https://community.m5stack.com/post/26851Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:24:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:33:33 GMT]]>@ajb2k3 hello all!
Sadly I left Cardputer on my phone charger (which can charge my Z fold 5 in less than 2 hours) over night and not even 1% charged. Still 15%
Anny suggestion?

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/26850https://community.m5stack.com/post/26850Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:33:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Sat, 19 Oct 2024 07:09:56 GMT]]>@JDEVW Got it! So, while there isn't a built-in charging indicator by default, you can monitor the battery voltage using G10 on the back of the M5Cardputer, and it's possible to add a custom indicator if needed. Thanks for pointing that out!

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/26788https://community.m5stack.com/post/26788Sat, 19 Oct 2024 07:09:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Sat, 12 Oct 2024 09:08:05 GMT]]>Hello @JDEVW

no, there are no stock built-in charging indicators. That said, they can be added. See here.

If you look at the back of your M5Cardputer you'll see that the battery voltage can be monitored via G10.

Thanks
Felix

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/26702https://community.m5stack.com/post/26702Sat, 12 Oct 2024 09:08:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:29:15 GMT]]>How exactly do I charge the M5 Cardputer, and does it come with a built-in charging indicator? I'm curious if there's an LED light or screen notification to show when it's charging or fully charged. Also, what should I look for to ensure it's properly connected to the USB-C cable, and are there any recommended practices for safely charging the internal battery? How long does it typically take to charge, and is there any way to monitor the battery level during use?

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/26697https://community.m5stack.com/post/26697Sat, 12 Oct 2024 06:29:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:22:43 GMT]]>Hello guys

my M5Cardputer takes about 7 hours for a full charge from a completely discharged battery state.

Note: I soldered two LEDs to the charger IC CHRG and STDBY outputs and it switched from charging to standby after about 7 hours.

Thanks
Felix

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/24184https://community.m5stack.com/post/24184Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:22:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Sat, 24 Feb 2024 19:45:13 GMT]]>Having the same issue. My guess is that the power management is not showing the correct charge level -- or that the level is correct because it hasn't been through a discharge/charge cycle yet.. Mine hovers around 78-80% after I've left it on my 30 watt USB charger for a while. I'm going to try to let it fully discharge and then charge again to see what happens.

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/24102https://community.m5stack.com/post/24102Sat, 24 Feb 2024 19:45:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:41:11 GMT]]>A new battery may stay at 75% for a while as it take a few charge/discharge cycles for the power management chip to understand the battery.

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/23819https://community.m5stack.com/post/23819Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:41:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:45:12 GMT]]>I am having the same problem. I just plugged it into a USB volt meter. When the power switch is off it draws .05 amps as compared to when the power switch is on, it draws .3 amps. I think the power switch needs to be on to charge.

Michael

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/23812https://community.m5stack.com/post/23812Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:45:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:39:09 GMT]]>@robski said in How do I charge the Cardputer?:

@dedsecaffiliate said in How do I charge the Cardputer?:

Well, I left it plugged in for 5 hours, and it's still showing as 75% charged. Anyone else have any ideas?

is it plugged in to "phone charger" or laptop/pc usb port?

I'm facing the same issue. I'm using a standard cellphone charger. Do I need to use a specific power source?

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/23713https://community.m5stack.com/post/23713Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:39:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:49:51 GMT]]>@dedsecaffiliate said in How do I charge the Cardputer?:

Well, I left it plugged in for 5 hours, and it's still showing as 75% charged. Anyone else have any ideas?

is it plugged in to "phone charger" or laptop/pc usb port?

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/23645https://community.m5stack.com/post/23645Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:49:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Sat, 03 Feb 2024 03:42:16 GMT]]>Well, I left it plugged in for 5 hours, and it's still showing as 75% charged. Anyone else have any ideas?

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/23602https://community.m5stack.com/post/23602Sat, 03 Feb 2024 03:42:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:05:50 GMT]]>@robski Yeah, it sure looks like it's plugged in correctly. I also checked the pogo pins on the inside that connect the bottom half to the top half, and they seem to be outputting around 4v. I'll leave it connected to the charger for longer and see if it charges properly.

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/23599https://community.m5stack.com/post/23599Fri, 02 Feb 2024 23:05:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:56:03 GMT]]>You just plug it into a usb power source and leave it

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/23595https://community.m5stack.com/post/23595Fri, 02 Feb 2024 11:56:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How do I charge the Cardputer? on Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:11:28 GMT]]>is the "big" battery in the base plugged in correctly?

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/23592https://community.m5stack.com/post/23592Fri, 02 Feb 2024 10:11:28 GMT