# Portable Power Supply
**URL:** https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409
**Category:** Organelle
**Created:** [June 16, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409 "2016-06-16T20:15:57Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Peng](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Peng)
#### Post date: [June 16, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/1 "2016-06-16T20:15:57Z")
Hello,
Im just wondering if anyone have made a portable power solution for the Organelle, like a power bank or something?
I would really like to be able to bring it with me out in the nature and traveling.
I have read some other posts but didnt find what i am asking for. Any ideas?
Thanks,
Fredrik
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### Author:  [@chrisk](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/chrisk)
#### Post date: [June 17, 2016, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/2 "2016-06-17T15:15:11Z")
@Peng There are a couple of ways of powering an Organelle from a portable supply:
- Standard ‘AA’ Batteries: [http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Adafruit/248/?qs=GURawfaeGuBBtITeESyCFA%3D%3D&gclid=CNySxLTy8MsCFUpahgod6AIP7A](http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Adafruit/248/?qs=GURawfaeGuBBtITeESyCFA%3D%3D&gclid=CNySxLTy8MsCFUpahgod6AIP7A) We used this to power the Organelle here: [https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ52HGmjmor/?taken-by=critterguitari](https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ52HGmjmor/?taken-by=critterguitari)
- Rechargeable Power Supply: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011BGPUSI/ref=pd\_lpo\_sbs\_dp\_ss\_2?pf\_rd\_p=1944687522&pf\_rd\_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf\_rd\_t=201&pf\_rd\_i=B00P9U9ZXO&pf\_rd\_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf\_rd\_r=4284K05FN6V5JR3NGW2N](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011BGPUSI/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1944687522&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B00P9U9ZXO&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=4284K05FN6V5JR3NGW2N) NOTE: We have not tried this one. Any external battery must supply a minimum of 1000mA and connect to the Organelle with a 2.1mm tip with center-positive polarity.
If you do decide to try something like these out, please let us know how it goes!
Thanks,
Chris
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### Author:  [@GullyWhumper](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/GullyWhumper)
#### Post date: [June 25, 2016, 10:41am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/3 "2016-06-25T10:41:25Z")
If either of these worked I would be very excited. One of the reasons I have not bought the Organelle already is its lack of portable power.
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### Author:  [@Fuurthur](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Fuurthur)
#### Post date: [July 15, 2016, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/4 "2016-07-15T02:27:34Z")
It works! I got a rechargeable multi-voltage power bank online. Came with all of the adapters, luckily the basic cable is the right size and polarity. My organelle has been running all afternoon and only used 20% of the battery so far. Now I’m trying to find an old CD wallet that is big enough to house it all.
> **[Poweradd Pilot Pro 32000mAh Power Bank Dual USB Port 4.5A with Digital LCD...](https://www.amazon.ca/Poweradd-32000mAh-Capacity-Multi-Voltage-Portable/dp/B01G6EGR7I/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1468549626&sr=8-7&keywords=poweradd)**
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> Poweradd Pilot Pro 32000mAh Power Bank Dual USB Port 4.5A with Digital LCD Display for Smartphones, Tablets, Notebook, Macbook and More: Amazon.ca: Cell Phones & Accessories
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### Author:  [@oweno](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oweno)
#### Post date: [July 16, 2016, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/5 "2016-07-16T03:34:32Z")
That looks great!
How long was said afternoon? 20% is great, but the Organelle only draws around 500mA, so a 32000mAh battery should last 64 hours! (in theory) …
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### Author:  [@Fuurthur](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Fuurthur)
#### Post date: [July 28, 2016, 3:07pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/6 "2016-07-28T15:07:47Z")
This seems about right. The running draw is so low. I think that maybe 8 hours per 15% so basically, yeah. 64 hours is about accurate. I still haven’t drained the thing down yet. Working on a little carrying case to hold everything. BTW Cd wallets are the perfect dimension for the Organelle. 😉
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### Author:  [@chrisk](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/chrisk)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2016, 12:43pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/7 "2016-08-14T12:43:00Z")
Here’s a video using the 6x ‘AA’ battery holder from Adafuit (same as Mouser link above) to power the Organelle for an outdoor session:
[https://www.instagram.com/p/BJEcNTLjOlN/](https://www.instagram.com/p/BJEcNTLjOlN/)
Here’s another outdoor session: [https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ52HGmjmor/?taken-by=critterguitari](https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ52HGmjmor/?taken-by=critterguitari)
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### Author:  [@KJEA](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/KJEA)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2016, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/8 "2016-08-15T18:12:00Z")
This is incredibly AWESOME!!!
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### Author:  [@KJEA](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/KJEA)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2016, 6:16pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/9 "2016-08-15T18:16:10Z")
How long does the 6 AA mouser adapter work for the Organelle?
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### Author:  [@chrisk](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/chrisk)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2016, 10:51am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/10 "2016-08-17T10:51:09Z")
It depends on the mAh (milliAmp-hour) rating of the batteries you use. The Organelle draws around 500mA. Decent NiMH rechargeable batteries are probably rated around 2500mAh (or more).
So 2500mAh ÷ 500mA = **5** hours (in theory)
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### Author:  [@ely](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/ely)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2016, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/11 "2016-09-15T01:14:44Z")
I would love to use my mophie Powerstation XL (12, 000 mAh). It says that it can switch between 500mah, 1a, and 2.1a charges, will that be OK for the Organelle? I would hate to fry it!
[Was thinking I would use one of these to connect it](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B009JXJITS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&psc=1)
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### Author:  [@oweno](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oweno)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2016, 2:02am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/12 "2016-09-15T02:02:29Z")
That looks cool, but unfortunately the Organelle requires 9V, and this setup would only provide 5V.
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### Author:  [@ely](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/ely)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2016, 12:47pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/13 "2016-09-15T12:47:18Z")
Thanks! Is that because of the battery pack or the USB converter?
Ely Rosenblum
PhD candidate
Faculty of Music
University of Cambridge
[http://www.mus.cam.ac.uk/directory/ely-rosenblum](http://www.mus.cam.ac.uk/directory/ely-rosenblum)
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### Author:  [@oweno](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oweno)
#### Post date: [September 15, 2016, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/14 "2016-09-15T14:10:27Z")
USB ports are 5V, so I assume that is what the USB ports on the battery pack is putting out.
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### Author:  [@Kyeld](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Kyeld)
#### Post date: [September 19, 2016, 3:06am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/15 "2016-09-19T03:06:39Z")
For a battery pack with only USB outputs you would want something like this:
> **[Amazon.com: LANMU 1M USB DC 5V to DC 9V 2.1mm X 5.5mm Module Converter DC Barrel...](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G3ERI42/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)**
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> Amazon.com: LANMU 1M USB DC 5V to DC 9V 2.1mm X 5.5mm Module Converter DC Barrel Male Connector Jack Power Cable Plug (5V to DC 9V): Home Audio & Theater
I use it with my RAVPower 23000mAh Power Bank and it works perfectly.
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### Author:  [@KristofferLislegaard](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/KristofferLislegaard)
#### Post date: [November 7, 2016, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/16 "2016-11-07T16:44:33Z")
I just got my Organelle yesterrday and feeling super stocked about it!
I was wondering. This aa-adapter looks great, but what happens if the batteries get low? Could it damage the device? As everyone is really clear to not recommend a power supply that doesn’t give out 1A? What will happen if the batteries runs on low power?
Another question. Whaft can happen if the device is not shut down properly? If it just looses power. The live enviroment can be a hectic place and sometimes something is unplugged without notice. Can the files on the sd-card get corrupted? Do I need to have a backup card and backup usb stick?
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### Author:  [@oweno](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oweno)
#### Post date: [November 7, 2016, 5:22pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/17 "2016-11-07T17:22:17Z")
Running the Organelle on batteries is possible, and it shouldn’t damage the hardware or SD memory, but we don’t officially recommend it for a couple reasons. Both of these have to do with the batteries running low. First, the Organelle will power off without shutting down. This shouldn’t damage the hardware (or SD card which is read only), but files could get corrupted on the USB drive. Many of the patches write files to the USB drive, so you want to make sure those processes finish before power is removed. The second issue we noticed happening is loud noise coming from the audio output when the batteries die (enough power to have the audio hardware powered up, but CPU powered down), which is not really workable in any kind of live setting!
So it is possible, but only for experimental / use at your own risk scenarios.
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### Author:  [@KristofferLislegaard](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/KristofferLislegaard)
#### Post date: [November 7, 2016, 7:18pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/18 "2016-11-07T19:18:23Z")
Thank you for your clear answer 🙂 so i guess it would make sense to have a back up USB just in case someone unplugs the poser at the wrong time 🙂
And maybe using a power bank with a battery indicator makes sense as well.
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### Author:  [@KristofferLislegaard](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/KristofferLislegaard)
#### Post date: [November 7, 2016, 11:38pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/19 "2016-11-07T23:38:17Z")
Or actually just a backup folder on a computer =)
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### Author:  [@trains](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/trains)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2017, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/20 "2017-02-21T10:22:50Z")
Slight revive.
Cheaper option for AA battery pack: [https://makersify.com/products/adafruit-6-x-aa-battery-holder-with-5-5mm-2-1mm-plug](https://makersify.com/products/adafruit-6-x-aa-battery-holder-with-5-5mm-2-1mm-plug)
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