The board doesnt fit properly despite using the retrosix shells that are supposed to fit the battery. mind you, the battery fits inside, just not well. you have to push donw on it quite a bit and even then it turns counterclockwise a bit and raises itself up every time you push it back in. the cover is also a super tight fit.
on top of that, it seems my unit is faulty as the battery cant hold a charge. Have to recharge every time i pick the system back up which is very frustrating considering the battery is the only reason i had to pay additional 20 € in customs.
also, when i touch the PCB on the right side with those two small chips i get a weird screeching noise. i assume my skin is enough to cause a short, very concerning. Like others mentioned as well the battery also gets very warm when charging. ill be using double As until there is an improved version.
The module was very easy to install - Heated an old male USB-C plug and pushed it through the battery cover to allow charging with the case on.
Its poor taste to ask for reviews. Doesn't matter if its optional.
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