Configuring an ESP8266 for Battery Power

By Boris Landoni on September 29, 2023

There are numerous ESP8266 modules available, and they are often used in battery-powered IoT applications that, with the correct configuration, can run for months.

In this guide, you will learn how to power an ESP8266 using lithium-ion batteries and how to configure it correctly.

You will also be able to simulate battery life based on the anticipated power consumption.

About Boris Landoni

Boris Landoni is the technical manager of Open-Electronics.org. Skilled in the GSM field, embraces the Open Source philosophy and its projects are available to the community.

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