System calls

powerSource()

Since 1.5.0:

Determines the power source, typically one of:

• POWER_SOURCE_VIN Powered by VIN.
• POWER_SOURCE_USB_HOST Powered by a computer that is acting as a USB host.
• POWER_SOURCE_USB_ADAPTER Powered by a USB power adapter that supports DPDM but is not a USB host.
• POWER_SOURCE_BATTERY Powered by battery connected to LiPo connector or Li+.

// PROTOTYPE
int powerSource() const;

// CONSTANTS
typedef enum {
    POWER_SOURCE_UNKNOWN = 0,
    POWER_SOURCE_VIN = 1,
    POWER_SOURCE_USB_HOST = 2,
    POWER_SOURCE_USB_ADAPTER = 3,
    POWER_SOURCE_USB_OTG = 4,
    POWER_SOURCE_BATTERY = 5
} power_source_t;

// EXAMPLE
int powerSource = System.powerSource();
if (powerSource == POWER_SOURCE_BATTERY) {
  Log.info("running off battery");
}

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