Hook: A Good Demo Needs Good Power — Don't Overlook Cooling
Developer demos fail for mundane reasons: a dead battery or overheated device. This guide compiles field notes and buying recommendations to keep TypeScript-powered kiosks and stalls running during events.
Key Recommendations
- Choose battery banks with pass-through charging for hot-swapping.
- Use small-form active cooling for densely packed kiosk hardware.
- Test under load with production bundles and validators to mimic real usage.
Operational Links
Plan hardware purchases alongside event playbooks and field kit guidance:
- Field kit packs for remote repairs: Field Guide: Preparing Service Kits and Carry‑On Tools for 7‑Day Remote Repairs.
- Portable power and cooling for pop-ups: Portable Power & Cooling for Pop‑Ups (2026).
- Micro-events and pop-up commerce playbook: Micro-Events and Pop-Ups (2026 Playbook).
- Creator analytics to measure demo impact: Creator Tools in 2026.
Conclusion
Plan power and cooling for production-like loads. Test early and include spare parts in your field kit to avoid demo failures.
