This is the model number of your xlw. It might help to find a proper datasheet.
That datasheet should tell us how much power is taken from the rail..
And adding all those numbers should be less than your power supply can deliver...
What does thats refer to?
You ensure that all your components are being used comfortably within their maximum capacity. That includes every component, even the power supply(s).
Tell us about your power supply. And all things using power...
I guess you can do the math yourself...
I_atemyarduino is refering to power usage adding up
alright first things first
are the ellipses you keep adding supposed to add suspense or like passive aggressiveness? (not tryna be rude js curious)
second
what is a rail and datasheet
im a sleep deprived high schooler
i do not know these things
the entire thing connects to the computer Mr. Ellipses
With ellipses you mean ...?
They are thinking dots. Points where you need to start thinking.
You are at school. So you are supposed to think about your project. We are here to help.
That might mean that you can take 2.0 amps.
Probably enough (depending on charge current of the batteries(?) in your sound modules.
But certainly worth checking!
ignore i_atemyarduino. well, we have two different sound modules, and LCD screen, RTC, force sensor pressure plate thing, button, and buzzer that are all connected to the either the 5V pin on the arduino or some other digital pin. I dont know how to add up everything to find the power source though
A datasheet: a piece of paper or .pdf that provides data on a device (voltage, power usage, connectors etc.)
Power rail: (here) the blue and red lines on your breadboard...
it charges by being plugged into a device
thank you
I guess you know how to add up, so what is the problem?
Without a proper schematic and datasheets, we cannot help you...
I found this PDF
https://hornerautomation.com/documentation-search/?cmdm_direct_download_id=123769
does this help at all????
You need to add currents.
All have the same voltage, so power is proportional to current.
Your power supply should have a max power or max current ir both on its casing.
I do not recommend to use a computer to power your experiment. Replacing a usb can be pretty expensive.
Phone chargers are present in that drawer where these get entangled with all your other cables.
That is how a datasheet should look like.
But it does not match your device...
we havent been taught about datasheets yet
Hi, @bballard2 and @i_atemyarduino
Welcome to the forum.
Do you have a DMM? (Digital MultiMeter)
Tom.... 
no, we do not