Beetle ESP32-C6 max mA per pin?

userHead Noël 2026-05-16 01:51:16 286 Views1 Replies

I need to turn on/off a NEO-9 GPS (when the ESP goes into deep sleep, turn off the GPS too).
 

At the moment, I am using a MOSFET (an IRLML6402) with the gate set high so the drain powers the GPS (source -> drain).


As the pin can handle 20 mA, I was wondering if I could tie multiple pins together to power the NEO-9 directly and bypass the MOSFET.

I need about 43 mA.

Any help appreciated.

Noel

2026-06-03 09:52:30

Hi there,


It’s not safe to parallel multiple ESP GPIO pins to power your NEO-9 (43mA). GPIOs are signal ports, current can’t split evenly and will burnout one pin easily, plus output voltage will sag under load.

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