jscTurns out the whole circuit draws 11 mA from the batteries when the ultrasonic sensor is plugged in, even when idle. I have respun the board to power the sensor through a pin instead of directly from VCC, so I can shut it off when not ranging.
Too much power
A project log for Ultrasonic Parking Aid without Arduino
Low power, battery operated ultrasonic parking aid.
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