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# power

## power.ischarging

#### Description
`int power.ischarging()`

Determines if the Scout is charging its battery via USB. This will also mirror the orange charging LED next to the USB port, which also shines when charging, and turns off when either fully-charged, or the Scout is not plugged in.

```
> print power.ischarging
> 1
```

#### Parameters
None

#### Return Values
Returns `0` if the Scout is not charging, and `1` if it is charging. 

#### Warning
The results of this command are undefined if you don't have a battery plugged into the Scout, and only powering it via USB.  This is due to the Lipo battery charger constantly trying to charge the non-existent battery.


## power.percent