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Hello all,

To save some battery life, I was thinking about removing the power red LED on my ESP-07.
Has anyone done so. Or is it possible to turn it off from the software-side ?

Sorry if it's been asked already but I can't seem to find an answer on my own

Thank you!

Yes, needs to be done if you're using the sleep modes to save power. I don't think it can be done via software, i use a fine screwdriver or point of a small knife and gently prize it off. It comes off pretty easily.

Yes, needs to be done if operating on battery. And it is an eye sore anyway. OK to leave on during development but remove before deployment.

I agree with @torntrousers, the LED pops off easily with a little lift from a tiny screwdriver.

In case anyone is interested, the power usage in deep sleep of a recent (a 1MB module) esp-07: 676uA with the LED, 18uA without. No contest.

Eyal wrote:In case anyone is interested, the power usage in deep sleep of a recent (a 1MB module) esp-07: 676uA with the LED, 18uA without. No contest.

i found even the ESP-01 went from 370uA down to 18uA with the two LED's and resistors removed, basically scratch them off with a screwdriver/knife, not worth heating the soldering iron. that red power LED is really bright!