Is there a way to query the PiDog for its battery charge level?
You can check the battery level through the battery indicator LEDs or by using a multimeter:
Battery Indicator Guide:
Both LEDs ON - Voltage above 7.6V (Good charge)
One LED ON - Voltage between 7.15V ~ 7.6V (Low charge)
Both LEDs OFF - Voltage below 7.15V (Needs recharging)
Alternative Method:
For precise measurement, you can use a multimeter to check the battery voltage directly.
Using code, you can check as follows:
from pidog import Pidog
dog = Pidog()
voltage = dog.get_battery_voltage()
print(f’battery voltage: {voltage}')
The battery voltage can also be checked via code, but we recommend combining this with actual measured data.