I'm working on a circuit that has some LEDs and runs in low-light conditions. I'm using a TP4056 which calls for two LEDs to indicate the charging status (see page 3 in the reference schematic). It's a nice feature to know the status but it really interferes with the visual effect I'm going for with the rest of the onboard LEDs so I'd like to disable it. What's the recommendation to disinclude these two LEDs?
Here are a few ideas I've considered.
1. Leave pins 7 and 8 not connected. I'm not sure how to evaluate if this is a good idea or not.
2. Use a blind diode. I've heard about these, but I've never used them.
3. Use a resistor that would provide an equivalent voltage drop. What size resistor would I use for this?
What would you do? Also feedback on these ^ ideas would be great. Thanks!
Here are a few ideas I've considered.
1. Leave pins 7 and 8 not connected. I'm not sure how to evaluate if this is a good idea or not.
2. Use a blind diode. I've heard about these, but I've never used them.
3. Use a resistor that would provide an equivalent voltage drop. What size resistor would I use for this?
What would you do? Also feedback on these ^ ideas would be great. Thanks!