4 posts
Complete guide to ultra-low power operation for Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V 8MHz – Power-Down Mode with current consumption as low as 5µA. Includes wake-on-interrupt, timed wake-ups, and power optimization techniques.
Complete guide to ultra-low power operation for STM32F103C8T6 (Blue Pill) – Stop Mode (50-500µA) and Standby Mode (2µA). Includes external interrupt wake-up, RTC wake-up, and hardware power optimizations.
A technical analysis of why the RP2040 excels in solar-powered and battery-operated applications – wide operating voltage range, ultra-low deep sleep current, and built-in ADC for monitoring. Includes a complete autonomous example.
A practical guide to designing battery-powered IoT devices with years of battery life. Covers MCU selection, sensor power optimisation, duty cycling, and real-world examples with STM32, LoRa, and BLE.