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Old 10-07-14, 03:30 PM   #4
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With all of the hardware you're running, make sure to consider where you are pulling power from. For example I don't think the arduino being powered via USB can provide enough power to drive one of the 8-channel relay boards through the 5v rail. If you consider the LCD, and Ethernet shield as well you would be better off using a standalone power supply to ensure you don't stress the on board regulator. I doubt you want to buy a new one 5 minutes after you get everything connected up.
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