Hey everyone! Thanks for the input.
I actually am just trying to get my battery to last as long as possible . I am currently using a li-ion cell with a capacity of 1000mAh.
A solar panel with a charge circuit is a good idea, but I am trying to make them as small as possible, while also being able to be easily repositioned.
The ESP32 is only the base station... I am using these BLE beacons:
I just used that setup on my last project though! Awesome easy way to save power.
I mentioned it was a bad setup . Im trying to use what I have on hand. The booster I am using is this one:
Do you know of a regulator that has a low idle current and a lower dropout voltage? I actually boosted then reduced because the AMS1117-3.3 has a 1.1V drop, so it cant be connected directly to the battery and have it work.
Beacon module linked above, and I am using the classic HC-SR501 PIR motion sensors as I already have plenty. The ESP32 is a FireBeetle ESP32-S C6, but is irrelevant because there is only one, and it is the central hub.
Thanks so much everyone! I hope I provided enough feedback?
Also, I was just thinking... would it be possible to hook the motion sensor directly to the battery, and power the beacon module through a 1n4007 Diode? If I remember correctly, this diode has a voltage drop of ~0.7V, which means it will be under the 3.6V max of the beacon.