Readings from Tmp36 Drop Off

[mail929]

I'm using a tmp36 with an Arduino Due. The first 5 readings I am getting are normally good (about 70*f or .72v), but after that they drop off to about 31*f or .5v. I have checked the voltage going in and there is no change occationally it drops to 3.32v instead of 3.33v. Any ideas?

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  int reading = analogRead(tempPin); //reads voltage
  float voltage = reading * 3.3;  // saves voltage
  voltage /= 1024; //divides voltage by 1024
  Serial.print(voltage);
  Serial.println(" volts"); //prints voltage
  float tempC = (voltage - 0.5) * 100 ;  //converts to celcius
  Serial.print(tempC); Serial.println(" degrees C"); //prints c
  float tempF = (tempC * 9.0 / 5.0) + 32; //converts to farenhiet
  Serial.print(tempF); Serial.println(" degrees F"); //prints farenhiet

[mail929]

It appears to last a little longer when I use my 9v wall adapter

[adafruit_support_bill]

It appears to last a little longer when I use my 9v wall adapter

What were you using before?

[mail929]

I was using a MicroUSB connection to the programing port.

[mail929]

Well it appears to be working but I am using a different USB cable. I think it maybe because the wire to the analog from the tmp36 is just stretched tight.