<![CDATA[Need real power consumption data]]>The M5stack is interesting but many details and specs are missing. Perhaps the makers can help:

  1. what is the power consumption when OFF ? Does pressing the power switch twice actually shut the device OFF -> power is zero ?
  2. what the power consumption in deep_sleep ? I get variable amount from 17 to 40mA using a USB power meter with no battery.
  3. Is is possible to measure battery voltage ?

The M5stack is a battery powered device but very little support exists for conserving battery power, saving power, and estimating remaining battery life.

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/topic/241/need-real-power-consumption-dataRSS for NodeWed, 29 Apr 2026 05:21:58 GMTThu, 21 Jun 2018 12:26:34 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Need real power consumption data on Sat, 15 Sep 2018 10:23:30 GMT]]>MKII (PSRAM) camera
Standby = 0.1A
connected = 0.14A 00592mah
5.18V
Running a lot cooler then the MKI

I don't have anything else to test so that's all I can give.
Measurements taken with a Keweisi branded usb test meter.

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/1538https://community.m5stack.com/post/1538Sat, 15 Sep 2018 10:23:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need real power consumption data on Sat, 15 Sep 2018 10:11:19 GMT]]>MKI camera = 0.1A

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/1527https://community.m5stack.com/post/1527Sat, 15 Sep 2018 10:11:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need real power consumption data on Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:21:11 GMT]]>I haven't had the budget to buy anymore items to test but I'm just using a cheap inline usb power meter.

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/1517https://community.m5stack.com/post/1517Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:21:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need real power consumption data on Mon, 03 Sep 2018 14:10:00 GMT]]>Does anyone now have any updates on this question? It would be really helpful to get some more info.

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/1475https://community.m5stack.com/post/1475Mon, 03 Sep 2018 14:10:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Need real power consumption data on Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:22:40 GMT]]>@drwino

I'm getting
0.29a switched off.
0.39a running factory test.
Using a USB power meter.

to measure battery you need a test meter
Can't measure this tonight as cant find small allen wrench.

]]>https://community.m5stack.com/post/1138https://community.m5stack.com/post/1138Thu, 21 Jun 2018 18:22:40 GMT