Determine power usage/requirements

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  1. Maurice

    Maurice Active Member

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    I want to create a mobile solution, that is, not connected with an adapter to the mains. I've tried a standard 9v battery, and to my amazements the battery is drained in less than an hour using only a 'blink' sketch.

    So my solution obviously requires more power, but how can I measure how much I will need? I'm thinking of connecting an adapter, connect the adapter to the Vin, and measure the amps drawn with a multi-meter.

    Also, the neo is running the 'full' neo distribution. Would power usage be reduced if I'd use the minimal?
     
  2. jas-mx

    jas-mx Active Member

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    Some figures in this thread from my own tests, this was done using a INA219.
     
  3. Andrea Rovai

    Andrea Rovai Well-Known Member

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    @Maurice the power consumption of the minimal is smaller, but I don't know how much.
     

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