Reducing Arduino Power Consumption

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Contributors: Alex the Giant

Resources and Going Further

More information on low-power modes and options can be found in the datasheet for the 328P.

For more power-related fun, check out the following SparkFun tutorials.

ESP8266 Powered Propane Poofer

Learn how Nick Poole built a WiFi controlled fire-cannon using the ESP8266 Thing Dev Board!

Adjustable LiPo Charger Hookup Guide

The SparkFun Adjustable LiPo Charger is a single-cell lithium polymer (LiPo) and lithium ion battery charger. Because it’s adjustable, this charger will be able to safely charge all of our singe-cell batteries.

Hookup Guide for the SparkFun RedBoard Artemis ATP

Get started with the RedBoard Artemis ATP - all the functionality of the SparkFun Artemis module wrapped in the Mega Arduino Footprint

ATX Power Connector (4-Pin) Breakout Hookup Guide

Do you need to power a project with 12V and 5V from one wall adapter? The ATX power connector breaks out the standard 4-pin computer peripheral port for your 12V and 5V devices!