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Boost Converter

A boost converter is a DC to DC converter with an output voltage greater than the source voltage. A boost converter is sometimes called a step-up converter since it "steps up" the source voltage. Since power ( ) must be conserved, the output current is lower than the source current.

Upcycled ATX: Build Your Own Lab Bench Power Supply

“Welcome to this comprehensive DIY guide where we transform a standard ATX power supply unit (PSU) into a versatile and customizable lab bench power supply. This project is perfect for electronics enthusiasts, hobbyists, and students who need a reliable and …

DIY Simple PCL82 Low Voltage (12V) Tube Amplifier

“How to make a very simple single Valve Amplifier that also works at low voltage and is powered by 12V DC A valve amplifier or tube amplifier is a type of electronic device that uses vacuum tubes to increase the …

Project  Cosplay PSU

Cosplay PSU

“A pocket, rechargeable battery PSU for powering small Cosplay-related projects (and not only) I build the Wearable Arc Reactor by Misha Tikh some times ago (it’s the one appears in this project cover picture) and I wanted a reliable …

Project  Pet Robot

Pet Robot

“I always wanted a pet robot—one that runs around and takes care of itself. Roamer 2 wanders about, detecting objects using sonar and her front bumper. She mostly stays out of trouble. Her maximum run time is about 11 …

Roamer, the Self Charging Companion Robot

“Initially, set Roamer on a charging station. She will wander around, feed herself and rest at night. The next day, shell do it again. The charging station is merely a metal plate and a pole with metal foil attached to …

Charging Board for Lithium-Ion Battery With Step-up to 5 Volts

“I bought a couple of lithium ion 18650 batteries to power electrical projects. However, I needed something to conveniently charge and use the batteries safely. So, I used one of the inexpensive, widely available charger modules, threw in a few …

DC to DC Boost Converter using UC3843

“DC to DC converters are quite popular among electronic enthusiasts and are widely used within the industry. There are three major types of non-isolated DC to DC converters: buck, boost, and buck-boost. In this article/video, I used there major …

300W Off-line Power Factor Correction (PFC) Boost Converter

“The circuit presented here is a 300W off-line power factor correction (PFC) boost converter providing a nominal regulated output voltage of 375V @ 0.8A of load current. The project accommodates an input voltage range of 85V AC to 265VAC and …

Portable Rechargeable Power Supply

“A 3V to 20V portable rechargeable power supply from off-the-shelf components. Powered by a single 18650 battery. There are a number of Portable Power Supplies that makers have built around the cheap J5019 Adjustable Step Up module. Here are just …

Making Your Own Photovoltaic 5V System

“This uses a buck converter as a 5V Output to charge the battery(Li Po/Li-ion). And Boost converter for 3.7V battery to 5V USB output for devices needed 5 V. Similar to the Original system that uses Lead …