# Will Organelle run on batteries?

**URL:** <https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/will-organelle-run-on-batteries/82>\
**Category:** Organelle\
**Created:** [January 22, 2016, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/will-organelle-run-on-batteries/82 "2016-01-22T06:46:09Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![moregears](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d07c76/32.png) [@moregears](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/moregears)\
**Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 6:46am UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/will-organelle-run-on-batteries/82/1 "2016-01-22T06:46:09Z")

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Will probably buy either way after manual is released…Looks fun. So small it would be even more powerful without being chained to a wall.

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**Author:** ![oweno](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/oweno/32/10_2.png) [@oweno](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oweno)\
**Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/will-organelle-run-on-batteries/82/2 "2016-01-22T15:17:03Z")

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The Organelle requires plug in power. A power adapter is included.

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**Author:** ![moregears](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d07c76/32.png) [@moregears](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/moregears)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 2:31pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/will-organelle-run-on-batteries/82/3 "2016-01-23T14:31:50Z")

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Can it be powered via USB?

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**Author:** ![oweno](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.critterandguitari.com/oweno/32/10_2.png) [@oweno](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/oweno)\
**Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/will-organelle-run-on-batteries/82/4 "2016-01-23T19:03:57Z")

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The Organelle is a USB host, so it can power other devices, but cannot be powered over USB.

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**Author:** ![jessetal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e95f7d/32.png) [@jessetal](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/u/jessetal)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2016, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.critterandguitari.com/t/will-organelle-run-on-batteries/82/5 "2016-01-31T20:15:22Z")

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Olympia 32000mAh Multi-Voltage (5V 9V 12V 16V 19V 20V) Portable Charger External Battery Backup Power Bank with Smart LCD Digital Display for Tablets, Notebooks, Laptops and Smartphones [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U4I0A0I/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_awd\_4SMRwb9JB60V8](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U4I0A0I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_4SMRwb9JB60V8)