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This tag is for questions regarding powering and/or power consumption of Arduino systems.

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How to power Arduino externally for long term?

There are several options for Arduino power in an external environment. … Solar: Only works when the sun is out, unless you combine it with a rechargable battery (example) Nuclear power: NOT RECOMMENDED!!! …
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What are (or how do I use) the power saving options of the Arduino to extend battery life?

You could read through the 200-page datasheet, and then mess with some confusing bit shifts and registers, but I recommend this library: http://playground.arduino.cc/Code/Enerlib Also, if you're usin …
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Controlling mains (230 V) supply up to 5/10 amps using Arduino

The PowerSwitch Tail 2 is a great way for experimenters to control mains voltages. It is insulated and internally decoupled, so you only have to hook up 5v, gnd, and a signal line to control it. Thi …
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