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Originally Posted by billdan
You can use a simple power diode to protect against reverse polarity.
Just connect the diode in series, with the Anode to the battery +ve lead and the Cathode to Main Board +ve line.
If you reverse the polarity, NO current will flow through the diode.
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Not sure i want to touch the mainboard. I think i will wire the female plug to the battery terminals.
Assuming that this will not drain the battery when it is not drawing power?