How To Use Load Calculator
MitoCANdria Load Calculator Guide
Overview
The MitoCANdria Load Calculator is a tool designed to help FRC teams calculate their power requirements across both the 5V rail and Boost rail. The system has a combined continuous rating of 150W that is shared between both rails.
How to Use the Calculator
Step 1: Fill in the 5V Rail Section
Enter the quantity of each component your robot uses that draws power from the 5V rail:
LED Count: Number of LEDs being powered
Orange Pi Count: Number of Orange Pi boards
Limelight Count: Number of Limelight vision systems
Other Sensor Count: Enter the number of additional sensors
This includes TTB sensors and other FRC Electrical products
For simplicity, this uses a standard power estimation
Step 2: Fill in the Boost Rail Section
Enter your boost rail requirements:
Voltage: Your required boost voltage
Amperage: Current draw needed
Wattage: This will be automatically calculated
Step 3: Understanding the Results
The calculator will automatically:
Calculate the total power requirements for the 5V rail
Show boost rail power consumption
Determine the required number of MitoCANdrias based on your power needs
Important Power Limitations
Combined Power Rating: Both the 5V and Boost rails share a 100W continuous power rating
Power Distribution: When planning your power needs, ensure that the combined wattage from both rails doesn't exceed 100W per MitoCANdria
Automatic Scaling: The calculator will automatically determine how many MitoCANdrias you need based on your power requirements
Best Practices
Always round up when estimating component counts
Consider future additions to your robot when planning power requirements
Monitor both rails' power consumption to stay within the 150W continuous rating
Calculator Fields Guide
Green Cells
These are automatically calculated - do not modify
Includes the MitoCANdria count, which is determined based on your power needs
White Cells
These are input fields that you need to fill in
Only enter numbers in these cells to ensure accurate calculations
Troubleshooting
If your calculated values seem incorrect:
Verify all white cells contain accurate numbers
Ensure you haven't modified any green (calculated) cells
Check that your boost rail requirements are properly entered
Verify that the combined power draw across both rails makes sense for your application
Support
For additional assistance or questions about the MitoCANdria Load Calculator, please contact:
Email: contact@thethriftybot.com
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