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« on: April 24, 2012, 11:55:40 AM »

Just curious... anyone ever take the time to measure current draw from the ECU when programming?  I'm building a bench harness for myself and want to make sure I don't cheap out on the AC/DC power supply... but I don't want to get a 10A one if it only needs 500mA. Smiley

TIA.  Smiley
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« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2012, 12:02:19 PM »

Its very negligible (probably < 300mA, but i haven't checked) . just make sure the power is super clean.
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« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2012, 12:08:50 PM »

Its very negligible (probably < 300mA, but i haven't checked) . just make sure the power is super clean.

Maybe I'll just build a small two transistor SMPS or something then. Cheesy
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« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2012, 03:14:38 PM »

Mine is usually around 230 mA.
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« Reply #4 on: April 28, 2012, 08:01:39 AM »

best is to buy a little cheap-o motorcycle or automotive battery. This will ensure the power is super clean. Power supplies tend to output see-saw and square crap.
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« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2012, 09:06:22 AM »

Power doesn't need to be as clean as you think...
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« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2012, 07:42:09 AM »

Power doesn't need to be as clean as you think...

Better safe than sorry.
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