Thing Plus ESP32 C6 Battery options

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The MCP73831 datasheet says it can charge Li-Ion and LiPo batteries and the MAX17048 is for both battery chemistries…

Is there anything dangerous or technically wrong with using a Li-Ion 3.7v Battery on this board ? I already have Li-Ion batteries but hesitate to use them (the whole swelling and blowing up thing)… and I will flat out admit I currently know almost nothing about these batteries with the exception of using them in store bought products.

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As you discovered the MCP73831 works with both LiIon and LiPo technology. And the THING PLUS ESP32 C6 [Hookup Guide actually recommends LiIOn batteries (if nothing else, probably because those are the SFE offerings). You should be ok. Do make sure the batteries you have contain built-in protection against over voltage/over current/minimum voltage.](Introduction - SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32-C6)

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Thank You for the reply.