[sdiy] Quick and Easy Power Question

Roman Sowa modular at go2.pl
Wed Nov 4 11:31:22 CET 2020


No wonder it didn't get hot if you don't have a way to load it. Without 
load it will work like a champ. But only then.

Connect 12V 20W halogen bulbs to outputs. Good for 2A load test and it 
also will nicely emulate inrush current of modules during powerup.

Roman

W dniu 2020-11-04 o 05:23, Shawn Rakestraw pisze:
> Thanks all for your comments. Especially for taking time to calculate 
> out the specifics. To answer some of your questions:
> 
> The 2 amp supply uses a different regulator, one rated at 2 amps. The 
> schematic is from my original 1 amp design.
> 
> I have some 4700 uF caps and I will use those on the next builds and I 
> will hook up a scope to it to see what is happening. I have the 
> equipment, but I am in no way schooled about this. Obviously, I need to 
> learn that my scope is for more than just looking at audio signals.
> 
> Tom Bugs - I have no way to load it for test purposes. That is something 
> I should look into.
> 
> Thanks for mentioning the diodes Steve. I had overlooked that detail and 
> will correct it.
> 
> These interactions are so helpful. Much appreciated.
> 
> Shawn
> 
> 
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