Minimizing power use w/ 12f683
Gents,
I'm using a 12f683 on a battery, shematic attached, to sequence through some LEDs. When someone pushes a button the program, portion attached, runs just fine and draws around 20mA. While idle it draws around 3.5mA with MCLR, WDT, BOD and CPD off. I need to figure out a way to cut down on the idle current draw or else the recipient will have to change batteries every quarter. I've tried SLEEP and NAP but the program can't run during that time so the system appears dead during that time.
Please note: On the schematic, the 5V regulator is shown as a LT1585. I couldn't find a TO-02 regulator in the SWcad library so I used the 1585 symbol. I also couldn't find a switch so you'll have to use your imagination. The attached program had to be recreated since MicroCode studio won't load on this computer.
Please don't sharpen your barbs too much, I'm new at this programming stuff. Your thoughts and ideas are appreciated.
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