# Can I use 3.85v battery in Uconsole?

**URL:** <https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-i-use-3-85v-battery-in-uconsole/21775>\
**Category:** uConsole\
**Created:** [March 8, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-i-use-3-85v-battery-in-uconsole/21775 "2026-03-08T02:16:17Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-i-use-3-85v-battery-in-uconsole/21775/1 "2026-03-08T02:16:17Z")

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Hi, I ordered a 3.7V LiPo battery but received a 3.85V version instead. I’m unable to return it—can the uConsole handle 3.85V safely?

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**Post date:** [March 8, 2026, 2:52am UTC](https://forum.clockworkpi.com/t/can-i-use-3-85v-battery-in-uconsole/21775/2 "2026-03-08T02:52:04Z")

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Yes, the charging controller would charge it up to 4.25v, so 3.85 is safe, just not efficient (they need 4.4v to top up but you can only provide 4.2v