Not sure if this is the right place to make this enhancement request for a next rev of the USB Moteino Mega LoRa board but I will give it a go.
I have several Moteino and Mega and really like the idea of on board USB and LoRa radios with the 1284p uc.
I would like to request that a next revision to the USB Moteino Mega LoRa board add the following:
On board USB LiPo Battery charging. Board can run on USB power or just battery power and if battery is present then it can be charged via the USB port when connected. When USB disconnected, the board switches to battery power without going thru a boot cycle. The USB port can be used for development and debugging. When the board is out in the field running on the battery a 5v solar panel with a USB connector can be connected to keep the battery alive. The board, via its radio can send a battery condition msg to a gateway if the next item is added.
An on Board LiPo battery monitor like the Maxim 17043. Uses I2C to sense the state of the battery.
I would gladly use a bigger board to have these 2 features.
Thanks for considering this request.