# 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
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@ghostly606](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/ghostly606)
#### Post date: [August 7, 2017, 2:09pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/21 "2017-08-07T14:09:01Z")
This looks ideal, but don’t want to damage my Organelle (noting the warnings about risk if powers off before saving). Is there any risk with a coverter cable like this with respect to current draw? I was looking at (in UK):
[http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-DC-5V-to-DC-9V-Step-Up-Converter-Cable-5-5x2-1mm-DC-Male-1M-/122635044056?hash=item1c8d9e44d8:g:iUMAAOSw6KVZiFAN](http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-DC-5V-to-DC-9V-Step-Up-Converter-Cable-5-5x2-1mm-DC-Male-1M-/122635044056?hash=item1c8d9e44d8:g:iUMAAOSw6KVZiFAN)
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### Author:  [@ghostly606](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/ghostly606)
#### Post date: [August 16, 2017, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/22 "2017-08-16T13:42:26Z")
The above USB power supply didn’t work. Am now happily using this:
[http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arduino-UNO-PP3-9V-Power-Cable-Battery-Clip-5-5-x2-1mm-DC-Jack-Plug-Adaptor-CCTV/141940603876?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&\_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649](http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Arduino-UNO-PP3-9V-Power-Cable-Battery-Clip-5-5-x2-1mm-DC-Jack-Plug-Adaptor-CCTV/141940603876?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649)
£1!! 🙂
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### Author:  [@ghostly606](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/ghostly606)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2017, 10:43am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/23 "2017-08-21T10:43:44Z")
Or maybe not… worked fine for about 5 mins and then started giving off electrical static / glitches through the headphones even though the volume was turned right down. Have decided to stick to the power supply for now! 🙄
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### Author:  [@chrisk](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/chrisk)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/24 "2017-08-21T15:12:00Z")
That makes sense. One 9V battery does not have adequate amperage for the Organelle.
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### Author:  [@ghostly606](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/ghostly606)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2017, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/25 "2017-08-21T15:23:37Z")
I am clueless around power supply… would 6 AAs be a better solution?
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### Author:  [@youngfamiliar](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/youngfamiliar)
#### Post date: [April 26, 2018, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/26 "2018-04-26T19:33:45Z")
Topping this.
I’m currently using the 6 AA pack method, but would like to switch to something that would indicate when the battery is getting low.
> **[Amazon.com: Voltage Converter, JESSHINY USB DC 5V To 9V Step Up Power Transformer Cable With DC Jack 5.5 2.1mm (5V To 9V): Home Audio & Theater](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07219PGSW/?coliid=I2O2H2UTO6I9WO&colid=2NW1QM8CI6ZYC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it)**
Can I simply use this step transformer USB \> 2.1mm cable with any battery pack that supplies 1000mA or more (would likely be way more)?
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### Author:  [@Warpwhistle](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Warpwhistle)
#### Post date: [April 27, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/27 "2018-04-27T00:46:21Z")
I have this solar powered one, with that 9v converter [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076Y7VT1N/ref=oh\_aui\_detailpage\_o03\_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076Y7VT1N/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
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### Author:  [@youngfamiliar](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/youngfamiliar)
#### Post date: [April 27, 2018, 2:41pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/28 "2018-04-27T14:41:37Z")
Many thanks! I found a similar one (looks like those are out of stock). Will report back.
[https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B66LN6S/ref=ox\_sc\_act\_title\_3?smid=A2YFAF8V8WY3AS&psc=1](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07B66LN6S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=A2YFAF8V8WY3AS&psc=1)
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### Author:  [@Lazaruz4](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Lazaruz4)
#### Post date: [April 27, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/29 "2018-04-27T14:44:20Z")
Solar Powered Organelle damn that’s awesome!
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### Author:  [@thetechnobear](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/thetechnobear)
#### Post date: [April 27, 2018, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/30 "2018-04-27T19:04:51Z")
Mine are 99% sun powered 🙂
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### Author:  [@youngfamiliar](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/youngfamiliar)
#### Post date: [April 29, 2018, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/31 "2018-04-29T20:34:14Z")
Solar-powered battery pack arrived earlier today! Charged it up n used the 5-9v USB/2.1mm converter cord to boot up the Organelle a few minutes ago. It’s been working like a charm 👍🏻 thanks everyone!
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### Author:  [@KristofferLislegaard](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/KristofferLislegaard)
#### Post date: [April 30, 2018, 8:42am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/32 "2018-04-30T08:42:12Z")
Looks awesome! Are those 4 leds for showing the battery time?
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### Author:  [@youngfamiliar](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/youngfamiliar)
#### Post date: [April 30, 2018, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/33 "2018-04-30T12:21:32Z")
They are! That was a big draw for me. This power pack can be used as a flashlight/emergency light, too, so when I get too involved playing music in the woods to notice the sun has gone down I won’t end up lost forever, wandering the forest to creepy synth arpeggios.
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### Author:  [@wo3](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/wo3)
#### Post date: [May 3, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/34 "2018-05-03T02:20:51Z")
I bought that solar power supply + 5vdc to 9vdc regulator. It is currently running both my Organelle + NSynth Super!
Portable linux music boxes! So excited to take this setup and my portable speaker to the beach 🙂
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### Author:  [@Melayan](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Melayan)
#### Post date: [May 6, 2018, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/35 "2018-05-06T20:04:43Z")
I have the XT Power linked below. It outputs 12v dc and Organelle takes 9v. Will it work anyway or what will happend?
> **[XT-20000QC2-PA2-AO DC 12V to 24V - no auto off function](https://www.xtpower.de/XT-20000QC2-PA2-AO-no-auto-power-off-DC-12V-to-24V)**
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> The special model of the XT-20000QC2 does not switch off even with small loads. Supply your devices with 12-24V and a power of 50 watts.
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### Author:  [@chrisk](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/chrisk)
#### Post date: [May 7, 2018, 3:20am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/36 "2018-05-07T03:20:34Z")
@Melayan Please only use 9VDC with the Organelle. Voltages above or below 9VDC may cause damage. Be sure that you are providing a minimum of 1000mA as well.
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### Author:  [@atomboyd](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/atomboyd)
#### Post date: [May 22, 2018, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/37 "2018-05-22T22:05:29Z")
Just wanted to jump in and vouch for this:
> **[Amazon.com: Step Up Voltage Converter Qutaway USB 5V to 9V or 12V Step Up Cable Adjustable DC To Dc Transformer Converter With Switch (5V-9/12V): Home Audio & Theater](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073N2HG78/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1)**
This has the 12v step up, but bought to try with other units, please make sure to keep it at 9v for your organelle as @chrisk suggests.
Great thread ya’ll, thanks as usual.
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### Author:  [@Mattjay84](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/Mattjay84)
#### Post date: [August 9, 2018, 6:05pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/38 "2018-08-09T18:05:20Z")
[https://www.polaroid.com/products/ps100](https://www.polaroid.com/products/ps100)
> **[Qutaway 5V To 9V USB Step Up Cable Adjustable Voltage: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics](https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072QZP9VH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)**
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> £7.98
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### Author:  [@atomboyd](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/atomboyd)
#### Post date: [August 21, 2018, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/39 "2018-08-21T00:22:04Z")
Look at that beauty! AC for the win!
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### Author:  [@lu77](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/lu77)
#### Post date: [April 7, 2019, 8:44am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/portable-power-supply/409/40 "2019-04-07T08:44:51Z")
have you all had a look at portable pedal power options? pedal train does one and boxking does one, they would let you run multiple devices off one portable power supply, with choices of 9v 12v and 18v…i think this is the way to go! now i just need to buy a speaker…
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