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Trying New ESP32 Battery Designs

ResinChem Tech via YouTube

Overview

Explore two new ESP32 battery designs aimed at increasing the battery life of an original mailbox sensor. Learn about different ESP32 sleep modes and follow along with accelerated tests on the new designs. Gain insights into basic electronics as the video covers issues with the original design, goals for redesign, prototype ideas, testing procedures, and final results. Discover the importance of proper Li-ion battery management and understand the various components used in the designs. Follow the step-by-step process of setting up tests, capturing data, and analyzing results to improve battery life for ESP32 projects.

Syllabus

Introduction
Original design and issues
Over-discharging Li-ion batteries
Other goals for the redesign
Two new prototype ideas
Testing the D1 Mini battery shield
New design descriptions
Accelerated active test setup
Active test start and initial data points
Data captures and ESPHome parameters
Starting the idle/deep sleep test
ESP32 sleep modes
Additional components and voltage divider
Some highly theoretical WAG math
Final test results
Conclusions and alternate options
Wrap up and outro

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