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On 11/05/2026 23:38, Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
> The Natural Philosopher <
tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote:
>>
>> This is a bit of a puzzle. My oil sensor stopped transmitting last
>> night. I replaced the batteries just now and its working again. The
>> voltage from is 3 x AA supply had dropped to 4.2V. This is supposed to
>> be enough to work a PICO W off? And IIRC on test it worked down to
>> around 3.8V or so.
>>
>>
>> Anyone know more?
>
> I don`t know the Pico`s power specs, but maybe there`s resistance
> on one of the electrical connections, such that the voltage drops
> more under load than where and when you measured it?
>
I measure at the far end of the chain
It has since failed again after only a few hours.
Back to the drawing board
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