Build your own Variable Lab Bench Power Supply

2015-05-03

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In this video I will show you how I combined a LTC3780, which is a powerful 130W Step Up/Step Down converter, with a 12V 5A power supply to create an adjustable lab bench power supply (0.8V-29.4V || 0.3A-6A). The performance is quite good in comparison with other models which cost around the same.

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Parts list (affiliate links):

Ebay: LTC3780: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=251768965445&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

Aliexpress:

1x LTC 3780: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUULcjH

1x 12V 5A Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6OKO63

1x AC Input: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6rs11H

1x AC Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8ahMCn

1x Voltage/Current Display: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTLhigJ

2x Binding post: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTyymFV

1x 200kΩ Potentiometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6mRdPZ

1x 500kΩ Potentiometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6mRdPZ

Amazon.de:

1x LTC 3780: -

1x 12V 5A Power Supply: http://amzn.to/1FIc4vK

1x AC Input: http://amzn.to/1FIc7b5

1x AC Switch: http://amzn.to/1FIceDs

1x Voltage/Current Display: http://amzn.to/1AwUnt8

2x Binding post: http://amzn.to/1ENKLzo

1x 200kΩ Potentiometer: http://amzn.to/1ENKQmP

1x 500kΩ Potentiometer: http://amzn.to/1AwUEfD

2x Knobs: http://amzn.to/1FIcuCC

Amazon.co.uk:

1x LTC 3780: -

1x 12V 5A Power Supply: http://amzn.to/1FId7fh

1x AC Input: http://amzn.to/1R1lRl9

1x AC Switch: http://amzn.to/1AwWsoT

1x Voltage/Current Display: http://amzn.to/1AwWFsa

2x Binding post: http://amzn.to/1ENM3uh

1x 200kΩ Potentiometer: http://amzn.to/1FIdAyb

1x 500kΩ Potentiometer: http://amzn.to/1FIdBSx

2x Knobs: http://amzn.to/1AwXvoY