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# Power AI Node

## Requirements

As AI Node is designed to work in pair with Skynode, this and the following guides will assume that you already have followed Skynode's [getting-started guides](/hardware-integration/skynode/evaluation-kit/get-skynode-ready.md), and that Skynode is up and running.

Powering and using AI Node will also require some of the components of [Skynode Eval Kit](/hardware-integration/skynode/evaluation-kit.md), for example in this case, [6S Power Module](/hardware-integration/skynode/peripherals/power-module.md) *(item 810-00006)*.

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The AI Node requires at least 30 Watts power supply to operate. See [specifications](/hardware-integration/ai-node/datasheet.md#power-summary) for details.
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## Powering AI node

### Standard method with Power Module

Unlike Skynode, AI Node has wide range of input voltages and can be powered directly off a 6S battery. Assuming you already have [powered Skynode](/hardware-integration/skynode/evaluation-kit/powering-skynode.md), simply connect the XT60 splitter *(item 115-00036)* to the **output** of 6S Power Module, followed by AI Node Power cable *(item 115-00039),* both of which are included in [AI Node Eval Kit.](/hardware-integration/ai-node/evaluation-kit.md) You should get setup as in the picture below:

<figure><img src="/files/hVppDxpvIiEJc78PXBMR" alt=""><figcaption><p>Powering AINode with Skynode and Radio unit via 6S Power Module</p></figcaption></figure>

In the setup shown above, both Skynode as well as [Radio Air](/hardware-integration/skynode/advanced-configuration/ground-station-link.md) unit can be connected to the same Power Module.

### Alternative Setup via RF Module Port on the Power Module

In case you have our [Microhard Communication Kit](/hardware-integration/skynode/evaluation-kit.md#microhard-communication-kit) and are currently not using it, you can use the Radio Power Cable from the kit and connect AI Node directly to dedicated Radio power connector on the Power Module.

<figure><img src="/files/JUUHKJKJGvIlmAkJClsD" alt=""><figcaption><p>Powering AINode with Skynode via 6S Power Module</p></figcaption></figure>

### Using a Lab Power Supply

For development or testing purposes you can power AI Node without our Power Module by connecting Skynode's Power Adapter *(item 170-00002)*, followed by Barrel Adapter *(item 115-00050)* and finally AI Node Power cable *(item 115-00039).* In theory, you can power AI Node with any power adapter, as long as you stay within specified [input voltage range](/hardware-integration/ai-node/datasheet.md#power-summary) and the power adapter is able to provide required power.

When using a lab power supply make sure to set the current limiter high enough to provide AI Node with at least 25 Watts of power.