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by TiakDK
Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:07 pm
Forum: Hardware
Topic: PCB design external power supply ESP32 tracktor
Replies: 6
Views: 6786

Re: PCB design external power supply ESP32 tracktor

That sounds like you are having a fair amount of potential peak power... are you sure those LDOs can supply that, and additionally, if they can cope with the heat they generate burning up the voltage difference? I'd personally prefer to have a buck converter of sorts to get the battery power down t...
by TiakDK
Mon Jun 08, 2020 7:45 am
Forum: Hardware
Topic: PCB design external power supply ESP32 tracktor
Replies: 6
Views: 6786

PCB design external power supply ESP32 tracktor

Hi I'm developing a PCB with the ESP32-DEVKITC-32D with Can Bus, two GPS, ADS1115 for wheel position and MMA8452. My challenge is the power supply on the PCB. The PCB will be installed in an old tractor, normally the power supply is 12V. But it can go down to 7V and op to 17v with short spikes. I ha...