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  • čas přidán 19. 08. 2024
  • The basics of linear voltage regulators - what they do, how to wire them up, and where to find them. Then I give a basic example of how to build a 5V supply that can power USB powered gadgets.
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  • @jerrywhidby5259
    @jerrywhidby5259 Před 8 lety +238

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    • @f.a3202
      @f.a3202 Před 5 lety +7

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    • @BillAnt
      @BillAnt Před 5 lety +3

      Excellent video tutorial... and hope he makes a few bucks along the way. ;D

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      @@BillAnt bucks converters are indeed covered in another video 😂

    • @BillAnt
      @BillAnt Před 5 lety +1

      @Mike Gleason jr Couturier < Jokes aside, I really meant "...makes a few bucks..." he-he

    • @sandermez3856
      @sandermez3856 Před 5 lety

      manageable bites or bits? im confused...

  • @ArcanePath360
    @ArcanePath360 Před 8 lety +112

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  • @shvideo1
    @shvideo1 Před 5 lety +8

    This is a great educational video. I learned a lot from your series on Power Supplies. Thank you for the comprehensive coverage of all the concepts and parameters. That's the proper way to learn instead of people simply demoing their work with inadequate explanation on how it works. You are a great teacher, paying attention to the content you're communicating. It's very fun listening to your videos. Thank you very much again for sharing your knowledge with the world.

  • @kaboomjones
    @kaboomjones Před 9 lety +23

    "Straight to the point electronics tutorial videos with practical examples". I AGREE! thumbs up.

  • @golastname7686
    @golastname7686 Před 7 lety +3

    Thank you.
    The concepts on diodes through voltage regulators are mentally-sequenced so very well. It's motivational since it leaves you wanting to do things just that much better for just a few pennies sometimes.

    • @mxcollin95
      @mxcollin95 Před 7 lety

      G O'LastName Well said! I wish this dude was my electronics instructor or had a full electronics video coarse available! I'd buy it in a heartbeat!!! As always, great job afrotech 👌👍

    • @mxcollin95
      @mxcollin95 Před 7 lety

      Whoops...video 'course'...I meant to say.

  • @KrisKasprzak
    @KrisKasprzak Před 8 lety +301

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    • @Afrotechmods
      @Afrotechmods  Před 8 lety +2

      +Kris Kasprzak Thanks bud!

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      @Grenplen Před 8 lety +1

      +Afrotechmods Hi! I have a Alpine 4-channel amp. Chan 2 is out.No sound But when I incresed the volume all i hear is cracking distorted sound. I opened the amp up found no burn Mosfet. What could be the problem?
      Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

    • @talahhussain2867
      @talahhussain2867 Před 8 lety +2

      +Bouboune The problem is that or amplifier output wattage is higher than the wattage of your speakers

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      @iprofessionalamateur Před 8 lety +1

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      @Mindthegap720 Před 7 lety +2

      i love his humor and thats what makes the video more fun to watch.

  • @kevinreid3529
    @kevinreid3529 Před 5 lety +2

    I've enjoyed playing with electronics for over 45 years & these are great refresher videos. Thanks for sharing.

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    @sachin9977 Před 11 lety +1

    Your narration is wonderfully clear. Never boring nor over the top.

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    @jasonbrindamour903 Před 10 lety +24

    I am watching a number of your tutorials. Very well spoken, well written and informative. This is exactly the type of lessons I am looking for. Well explained also. I like how much you explain about why (such and such) occurs.

    • @BillAnt
      @BillAnt Před 5 lety +1

      The difference in clarity and quality of this video compared to some others, is like night and day. Clearly flowing thought pattern, no mumbling and pausing, throat clearing, with a dash of well placed good humor in between. #Winning! :)

  • @Pascal_Robert--Rc_Creations

    I've discovered that if you put the load between the input and output pin, you can use it as a voltage substractor, usefull for a cheap gauge indicator for 12v batteries

  • @doviuxx123
    @doviuxx123 Před 6 lety +1

    this dude made these kind of amazingly educational videos 8 years ago and in 1080p!

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    @aryanmishra5591 Před 4 lety

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  • @jimc52
    @jimc52 Před 8 lety +6

    This is an EXCELLENT video. Thank you for being so organized and informative! Showing the specs was especially helpful and talking about Dropout and Efficiency...just great!

  • @Albert.M1
    @Albert.M1 Před rokem +4

    This is a very informative tutorial video. You are so clear in your explanations that I easily understood without breaking a sweat. Good work!

  • @cri8tor
    @cri8tor Před 5 lety

    Because of your tutorials, I have a much better understanding of electronics.
    I'm self-taught out of a desire to modify and improve my cheap Chinese tools.
    However, this has led me down the "rabbit hole".
    Thank you so much for your guidance.

  • @ser7ser7i
    @ser7ser7i Před 3 lety

    I think i watch this again after almost 4 years and it is still gold, thanks

  • @lilliampumpernickel9916
    @lilliampumpernickel9916 Před 8 lety +4

    YES finally i found a simple straight forward tutorial!!! THANK YOU SOO MUCH

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    @aakashprasad114 Před 4 lety +3

    Woohoo! I made it! Thanks Afro

  • @kshitijkumar326
    @kshitijkumar326 Před 6 lety

    This is the best possible short description of LM voltage regulators.

  • @VoidHalo
    @VoidHalo Před 6 lety

    To this day I still use this configuration for my 7805 power supplies for TTL circuits. A very useful video if there ever was one. Thanks very much for taking the time and effort to make this video and post it. Cheers.

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    @motoservicepocivalec Před 9 lety +3

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    @jackhodgson Před 4 lety +12

    You had me at, "Pffft! Progress."

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    @marklowe7431 Před 5 lety

    I thought I've watched some good tutorial videos on electronics but these are steps up. Brilliant.

  • @loverboy-if3ox
    @loverboy-if3ox Před 6 lety +3

    great vid! helped me immensely. great to SEE ppl helping others with their comments instead of being nasty towards them.

  • @mikerama4466
    @mikerama4466 Před 7 lety +3

    Very nicely explained, I've learned quiet a lot from your video. Thank you

  • @hrishikeshkalitaprojects1118

    Your all videos are superb, easily understandable. Keep it up!

  • @christopheek
    @christopheek Před 8 lety

    I don't understand the 251 people who disliked this video. It is as elaborate and as clear as can be.
    One question though, what are the input and output capacitors used for exactly?
    Also a question that is slightly off topic, I am trying to build my own Power Bank to charge my cellphone and intend on using either rechargeable batteries or disposable batteries.
    I'm not very familiar with the way batteries work but assume these batteries do go empty, does that mean their voltage will drop from, say 5V, down to 0V, thus meaning I'll have to get a low-dropout Regulator?
    Thanks!

  • @overlycranked8674
    @overlycranked8674 Před 5 lety

    such clarity in delivering the information is rare. Another great one

  • @blindwillybrown
    @blindwillybrown Před 8 lety +3

    brilliant video!
    learnt a lot
    very clear and easy to follow
    many thanks!!

  • @RiaRadioFMHD773
    @RiaRadioFMHD773 Před 9 lety +31

    78s are positive regulators while 79s are negative.

  • @milanm5776
    @milanm5776 Před 4 lety +1

    Thera are 350 electrical engineering students at the moment in amphitheater at the moment and our professor played this video for us so we can learn more about voltage regulators.

  • @wntu4
    @wntu4 Před 9 lety +1

    Love the quick shot of Best Buy as you mention not getting ripped off. I avoid that place at all costs short of utter "must have NOW" desperation.

  • @to6ko9913
    @to6ko9913 Před 9 lety +6

    your voice is amazing

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      @talhajhon8077 Před 4 lety

      Gay you

    • @gilbertomartinez6981
      @gilbertomartinez6981 Před 4 lety

      In another youtube channel “chinese cooking demystified” sounds like he might be the same person 🤔 very clear and informative tutorials in both

  • @CurtisEFlush5962
    @CurtisEFlush5962 Před 9 lety +3

    @3:30 Its called retail.. Youre right though. There is a reason the middle man is slowly but surely being cut out.

  • @sickvic3909
    @sickvic3909 Před 8 lety

    2 mil. views in 6 yrs. and climbing, good going. Great delivery!

  • @stevebarbosa151
    @stevebarbosa151 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm watching this video in 2020 and I regret that I never came across this channel in 10 years.

  • @SurvivalLilly
    @SurvivalLilly Před 7 lety +56

    How do you know that you need a 10mikro Farad capacitor. Is there a formular to calculate the capacity of capacitors to a different project for example?

    • @Afrotechmods
      @Afrotechmods  Před 7 lety +37

      Capacitors can be used in tons of different situations and the formula to use will depend on the situation. 10uF for a linear regulator is just a generally good guideline value. The best way to find out the value for your situation is to google for the datasheet of the component you are using. It will either show you the formula or give you the recommended value.

    • @cda32
      @cda32 Před 7 lety +5

      It depends on the regulator, the current draw, and filtering requirements which remove high frequency transients and voltage spikes from the load. The datasheet for the regulator provides the details for what smoothing and filter capacitors to use in various configurations.

    • @rohitsimonskylarrohitsimon1608
      @rohitsimonskylarrohitsimon1608 Před 7 lety +1

      Survival Lilly

    • @MarkTillotson
      @MarkTillotson Před 6 lety +2

      Read the datasheet for the regulator you actually use, especially for low-dropout ones. Datasheets have specific information for the actual device so are the definitive source of information.

    • @johnepperson8867
      @johnepperson8867 Před 6 lety +1

      Fancy seeing you here Lilly!!! Love your videos!!!!

  • @MrGencyExit64
    @MrGencyExit64 Před 10 lety +9

    Oh no, you can't show one catching fire? What would your channel be if all components were thermal regulated?

  • @robertmeyer4744
    @robertmeyer4744 Před 6 lety

    great job. these regulator is all over in electronics. simple good ones have thermal shut down. over current. some I buy are LM340T-XX or LM340K-XX .same as 78XX .

  • @sciencetroll6304
    @sciencetroll6304 Před 5 lety

    Finally someone thought to do the obvious and either tell or show us what happens when a regulator drops out .

  • @yassinabdi1385
    @yassinabdi1385 Před 10 lety +6

    " i cant even show you one that catchs on Fire prfff porgress" hahahahahahah

  • @donaldfilbert4832
    @donaldfilbert4832 Před 9 lety +16

    I am confused about the function of the 0.1 uF capacitor. I understand a voltage ripple reducing circuit that uses two capacitors with a series resistor between the + leads in series with the current flow; but when you put two capacitors together in parallel as shown - they just add their capacitance. Right ? So isn't the circuit as shown the same as just one capacitor at a value of 10.1 uF ?? and how is 10.1 uF any different than a single 10 uF capacitor - really ? Thanks for any info you can provide !!

    • @Afrotechmods
      @Afrotechmods  Před 9 lety +31

      Donald Filbert The 0.1uF cap is made with a different dielectric - it is a ceramic cap. The 10uF cap is an aluminum electrolytic cap. Ceramic caps work much better at higher frequencies. The 10uF cap would be useless at dealing with noise at 100+kHz.

    • @donaldfilbert4832
      @donaldfilbert4832 Před 9 lety +1

      Afrotechmods Cool !! Thanks for the response and info !!!

    • @kreynolds1123
      @kreynolds1123 Před 8 lety +3

      +Afrotechmods To the important in difference in dielectric is their ESR, Equivalent Series Resistance. In this circuit, ceramic's lower ESR helps the capacitor smooth higher frequencies.

    • @DeLaCruzer11
      @DeLaCruzer11 Před 6 lety +1

      +Afrotechmods so the purpose of that 0.1 uF ceramic capacitor is to further smooth out ripple in the output cause by higher frequencies noise?

    • @Evocatorum
      @Evocatorum Před 6 lety +1

      Correct. If you go back and look at the Osciloscope, you can see that there is some noise in the output voltage. The 10uF and the 0.1uF capacitors help to clean up this signal. If the original author were to hook up another probe to the board on the output side of the capacitors (or even just move the probe) we would see a near flat output voltage from the circuit.

  • @onmyworkbench7000
    @onmyworkbench7000 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video, I have used 78 series regulators on a lot of my projects and they have worked out very good, one of the things that you need to be aware of is when they get close to there dropout voltage there output can get very nasty.
    BTW I have that same Scope and I love it.

  • @tonnietjonk6456
    @tonnietjonk6456 Před 10 lety

    Nice an clear video, the output voltage is the difference between the "groud" pin and output, so if you lift your ground by resistor or diode output voltage goes up. example: needed 5.6 volt use a diode inline with ground pin, gives 5v+.6 v of the diode. If you use resistor you need to check the ground current. The output iis 5 volts plus the voltage drop over te resistor. I hope this is clear, english is not my native language. For higher currents use a booster transistor like 2n3055 (150 watts)

  • @anr1682
    @anr1682 Před 8 lety +3

    Great video Thank you for taking the time to teach us. By the way the people who disliked this video are provably those who paid the $30 for a charger. lol

    • @claystudiofx
      @claystudiofx Před 7 lety +1

      or maybe , they think that 10uf capacitor is a can of coke.

  • @djtoddles8750
    @djtoddles8750 Před 5 lety +6

    0:29 Where do you source your Durasmells? The source I've been using stinks :)

  • @GeekMustHave
    @GeekMustHave Před 7 lety

    Google is my best friend, one of my mantras to my students. Nice presentation. Keep broadcasting!!

  • @kargaroc386
    @kargaroc386 Před 2 lety

    The thing I like about this is that they actually tell you how to use the fricking thing.

  • @ThatGuy-nv2wo
    @ThatGuy-nv2wo Před 8 lety +18

    So if I put in 1V then I get 5V out and dissipate minus watts! I can create free energy AND a fridge!

  • @lastflightofosiris
    @lastflightofosiris Před 9 lety +49

    I'm so furious that i didn't understand the 0.1 micro farad capacitor. Why is it there? I read most of the comments, no one bothered to wonder. I just... can't... Why? What am i missing?

    • @Afrotechmods
      @Afrotechmods  Před 9 lety +110

      The material used to make the 0.1uF cap (the dielectric) is ceramic, which is different to the dielectric of the 10uF cap which is an aluminum electrolyte. This means the two capacitors have different performance at different frequencies. The 0.1uF ceramic cap is best at filtering out high frequency noise whereas the 10uF cap will be useless for that.

    • @luongmaihunggia
      @luongmaihunggia Před 6 lety +16

      Write "I will use google before asking dumb questions" 100 times for me.

    • @MarkTillotson
      @MarkTillotson Před 6 lety +2

      Generally you don't need the ceramic cap at the regulator, as each chip you're suppling has its own ceramic decoupling capacitor close to its supply pin. Yes the ceramic cap will handle events on the timescale of nanoseconds which is the speed of logic chips.

    • @johnepperson8867
      @johnepperson8867 Před 6 lety +42

      There are NO "dumb" questions!

    • @JBattler
      @JBattler Před 6 lety +8

      hmmm not sure what the difference is in asking here than asking google except that asking it here makes more sense. The only dumb question is one that isn't asked or is asked despite it being answered in the article in question. The perception of "dumb" is based on level of knowledge when encountering a piece of information. A good well-thought-out tutorial will not leave these kinds of things hanging. 'Tutors' are usually (not always on youtube unfortunately) well versed in their topics and can easily forget what watchers may or may not know so can easily miss/skip bits. This is a common problem for us beginner learners in any field.
      Otherwise this guy's videos are great!

  • @bob-ny6kn
    @bob-ny6kn Před 4 lety

    Still relevant many years later. Thank you.

  • @Afrotechmods
    @Afrotechmods  Před 12 lety

    If the datasheet says you can leave it alone ("floating") then it's fine. Sometimes components will have internal pullup or pulldown resistors that make an input pin have a "default" state.

  • @dustdevil317
    @dustdevil317 Před 10 lety +4

    Sadly, everyone always discusses 'USB chargers' and things of that milliamp ilk, but they never discuss when your input is 15v+/-2v ripple and your current is 90-amps. What do you do about actual amps? You can't just ignore 180 watts of dissipation, and you don't want that 'big as a buick' heat sink issue. What then, relays?

    • @TheSuraj03
      @TheSuraj03 Před 10 lety

      I think they use multiple regulators with a combination of relays and forced cooling..

    • @PHRANQ2K2
      @PHRANQ2K2 Před 10 lety

      Can you use just one regulator to control the base of several high current transistors? In a H-circuit arrangement perhaps?

    • @dustdevil317
      @dustdevil317 Před 10 lety +1

      Actually, there are more high-amperage regulators than most external-appliance milliamp regulators. It's call 'your car alternator', and there are hundreds of millions of them worldwide. Sadly, since not one single video was on CZcams showing how something 12v and over 5-7 amps was regulated, I was lucky enough to get a schematic for an automotive regulator to see how they were handling the 'high amperage'. Quite simple, actually, and most do it for less than $20, case included.

    • @sth128
      @sth128 Před 10 lety +5

      For high current (hell, any current really) applications you'll want to use switching voltage regulators instead of linear ones. The chips are super cheap and the circuits aren't really much more difficult, especially fix voltage ones.
      Look up buck-boost converter for voltage regulation. They are meant to regulate over and under voltages.

    • @HappyBeezerStudios
      @HappyBeezerStudios Před 5 lety

      That is actually a good question. Looking for an air compressor that runs on 12V 7-10A but need a converter that runs off the wall. so those high loads are there.

  • @NordicDan
    @NordicDan Před 11 lety +16

    3:30
    LMFAO nice!

  • @ArticulatedHypernova
    @ArticulatedHypernova Před 8 lety

    Bart's chalk board writing should be "I will use google to ask my dumb questions." Which is how I ended up here. Actually, I really appreciated this video, learned more in this little video about linear regulators than my circuit analysis class and the rest of the internet. A lot of tutorials don't tell the complete story, so this is nice. :)

  • @Afrotechmods
    @Afrotechmods  Před 11 lety +2

    The LM2940 is a different series of regulator. The thing I said with the last 2 numbers was meant for 78xx and 79xx regulators.

  • @amtpdb1
    @amtpdb1 Před 8 lety +5

    Hi:
    I know that this is an old video, but I still have a question. When you already put a capacitor on the output, why did you have to add a .1uf ceramic capacitor also? Why a ceramic, and why so low amount and why not just up the 10uf electrolytic if you needed more. Thanks for your time and great videos.

    • @enriquephan7729
      @enriquephan7729 Před 8 lety

      I have the same question, what would happen if there werent any capacitors? or If there werent one of those...

    • @enriquephan7729
      @enriquephan7729 Před 8 lety

      So, they act as a noise filter? And the capacitance determinates the frequency they filter, right?

    • @enriquephan7729
      @enriquephan7729 Před 8 lety +1

      Sebas Eu Thanks! I will do a deeper research to fully understand the topic.

    • @deelan_
      @deelan_ Před 8 lety

      +Kique Phan Razquin Without Caps The curcuit wont be very stable. Its like using an LED. When you have an Voltage of 4v, you can theoratically connect a LED direct to it. But its still better to use a Resistor. Also i heard, that the Efficency suffers without caps. But if you dont care about Efficency, you can use it without caps. But i think everyone you will ask, will recommend you to use an 78xx with caps

    • @cipher-1
      @cipher-1 Před 7 lety

      AntoniRockReykern I think this is for reject the noise at 50 or 60 Hz. This is why to use 100nf capacitor

  • @thoughtyness
    @thoughtyness Před 8 lety +5

    How do you calculate the capacitance needed for the three capacitors?

  • @------country-boy-------

    these things use internal zener diodes to drop extra voltage back to ground. its a ridiculously inefficient way to regulate dissimilar voltages but it works! these things have the benefit of providing instantaneous regulation even when there is a voltage drop caused by a motor or light bulb turning on. it is good practice to engineer a circuit with input voltage closely matching desired output voltage.

  • @guitargodjoe3621
    @guitargodjoe3621 Před 9 lety +2

    This video was a revelation to me! Well explained and easily understood! Thanks!

  • @kristsjavalds3545
    @kristsjavalds3545 Před 8 lety +15

    Durasmell?

  • @Daitomodachi
    @Daitomodachi Před 10 lety +4

    Quick question. I know that some devices are trickier to charge (e.g. Apple Iphone from what I heard). Can you charge android tablets by supplying it with 5v or is it a little bit more trickier?
    Also it would be awesome if you could talk about switching regulators. They more efficient and can handle a larger voltage range than linear regulators.

    • @wax147
      @wax147 Před 10 lety +2

      you can charge apple devices if you short out the data pins with a 50k ohm resistor. google it.

  • @kabandajamir9844
    @kabandajamir9844 Před 2 lety

    The world's best teacher

  • @creepingnet
    @creepingnet Před 6 lety

    Best explanation so far, now I can start working on those BBD Delays, Echos, and Choruses without frying my BBD Chips.

  • @proto7999
    @proto7999 Před 5 lety +7

    and I thought that it's a bipolar junction transistor all these years XD

  • @deelan_
    @deelan_ Před 8 lety +3

    What? I have a voltage regulator module that regulates to 5v usb with max. 3A. I've connected a 9v battery to this and my TABLET. The regulator didnt even get warm and my Tablet has charged as fast as is charged at its 2.1 A power Supply.

    • @Mixbag
      @Mixbag Před 8 lety

      LM1084 and its setup for 5v using resistors. my voltage drops from 5.20v to 3.30v when i connect a 2A load on it.. anyone help me solve this ? my power supply is 12v 20A and input voltage stay at a constant 12v and iv tried 2000uf cap on the output but still voltage falls iv used 4000uf also no change...and mobile phone stops charging under 5v

    • @PunakiviAddikti
      @PunakiviAddikti Před 7 lety

      Mix Bag Unless you're using an adjustable linear regulator, you can't set the output voltage using resistors. You need a 5 volt regulator with no resistors for 5 volts. If you need more power (aka more amps on the output), get a powerful buck converter.

  • @TheCurlyburger
    @TheCurlyburger Před 11 lety

    Your Tutorial's, are a 'godsend'. Very Informative and so easy to understand, Clear and precise and in such a way as, even a beginner would understand. Your emphasis to detail, 'all and everything', makes it, an all the more an enjoyable process to learn electronics skills Theory. I wish my Lecturers' Could have had, the emphatic qualities that can be observed by, viewing Your Tutorials. Sincerest Thanks.

  • @3xAudio
    @3xAudio Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks this is perfect for what I needed to know when powering multiple arduinos and their built-in regulators. was afraid of frying some components.

  • @kylelafountaine8164
    @kylelafountaine8164 Před 9 lety +3

    Does it matter what capacitor (electrolytic, film, ceramic) is used?

    • @haraldkongen
      @haraldkongen Před 9 lety

      Kyle LaFountaine Yes

    • @kreynolds1123
      @kreynolds1123 Před 8 lety +3

      +Kyle LaFountaine yes, and no. That depends on your voltage regulation needs. In this circuit, ceramic's lower Equivalent Series Resistance helps the capacitor smooth higher frequencies, while the electrolytic capacitor is cheaper to provide the farads to smooth out lower frequency oscillations.

  • @suddencucumber5994
    @suddencucumber5994 Před 6 lety +6

    2:31 - how do I use google?

    • @traianima
      @traianima Před 5 lety +2

      in order use google you must make a 12 volt circuit with 2 transistors and a 4 diodes and a stepping motor, then just connect it at the computer.
      If you don't know how to make the circuit just google it.

    • @sonyobright2106
      @sonyobright2106 Před 5 lety +1

      lol

    • @hycron1234
      @hycron1234 Před 4 lety

      You jab a metal fork into a power socket.
      No seriously don't do that. 🙄

  • @rotorcraft68
    @rotorcraft68 Před 8 lety +1

    Simple. Concise. Perfect. Thanks!!

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    @freshgino Před 4 lety

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  • @bruhdabones
    @bruhdabones Před 8 lety +3

    What screw do I need for that?

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      @DavidTurnell Před 8 lety

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  • @renzevenir4853
    @renzevenir4853 Před 7 lety +16

    I don't like linear regulators

    • @mohamedtaha2025
      @mohamedtaha2025 Před 5 lety +1

      why?

    • @electronicasaneesh82
      @electronicasaneesh82 Před 4 lety

      @@mohamedtaha2025 rue it waste lot of power . use dc to dc converter. see my videos

    • @skirnir-atf
      @skirnir-atf Před 4 lety

      @@electronicasaneesh82
      But fore audio LINEAR - best voltage regulator. DC-DC convertors produce a lot of noise.

  • @RejanChitrakar
    @RejanChitrakar Před 7 lety

    I wish I could take this guy to our boring lectures on electronics

  • @iangrieve8805
    @iangrieve8805 Před 9 lety +2

    that is a truly excellent video. very clear, concise, and easily understandable. you have done me a service, thank you sir

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  • @Flippy2k6
    @Flippy2k6 Před 8 lety

    built one of these last night, you sir are a legend.

  • @sonycans
    @sonycans Před 4 lety

    Many years ago my electronics engineering project was to build a 1.5v - 20v 3A power supply and I used a LM-317 regulator however instead of "T" package, I used a "C" package which worked perfectly and I received high distinction.

  • @sabrinaflipse7732
    @sabrinaflipse7732 Před 6 lety

    thank you! we built one of these things in class today and without explanation of what we were building. thank you for being very clear what it does! :)

  • @Afrotechmods
    @Afrotechmods  Před 11 lety

    The current delivering capability will depend on the panel, not the regulators you are using (assuming you are using linear regulators like the 7805 in this tutorial). You have 2 problems now though - using the 12V panel will mean a lot of waste heat will be produced in the 7805. If you use your 6v panel, you probably won't be able to get a regulated 5V output. Try get a 9V panel, or use a step down switchmode voltage regulator with the 12V panel.

  • @geek9642
    @geek9642 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for making the video, just helped me build one and fixed a canbus issue on a car 👍

  • @castro1780
    @castro1780 Před 11 lety

    This is such a good video on explaining the basics of a subject, and then applying the knowledge in a practical situation. And lol, even the dollar store rips you off on charging cables, ebay is the way to go. You can find just about any cable for under $5

  • @kieferonline
    @kieferonline Před 8 lety

    Wow, I just learned something! What an excellent, clear explanation. Hats off to you, sir!

  • @AspectOfTheStorm
    @AspectOfTheStorm Před 8 lety

    Perfect! I have some voltage regulators, but right now I only have 15 volt power but I need 12. That'll solve my problem pretty quick

    • @rgbixley
      @rgbixley Před 8 lety

      5 power diodes end to end ( in series ) will drop 15V to 12V

  • @daaronson35
    @daaronson35 Před 10 lety

    This is perfect! I'm making a bike charger for my cell phone and this is the perfect circuit to use. Thanks.

  • @l4d2160
    @l4d2160 Před 9 lety +1

    I'll be needing this video when I go to install some LEDs in my truck. I got prewired 12 volt LEDs on the way (in reality, prewired with the resistor already built in) but I don't know if my truck will stay within the 12 to 14.8 volts it's comfortable with. Good thing I have lots of old circuit boards laying around.

  • @bobharrison9620
    @bobharrison9620 Před 2 lety

    Old Vidio but just what I needed and just in time. Good teacher. Thank you Bob

  • @adriansebastiani8900
    @adriansebastiani8900 Před 8 lety +2

    Thank you so much for such an easy to understand and professional video. :)

  • @lochinvar00465
    @lochinvar00465 Před 10 lety

    THE TRICK USED ON THE LM317 also works on the others, only the numbers change to calculate the resistors. All of the three terminal regulators are "adjustable" by the same method.

  • @samohraje2433
    @samohraje2433 Před 6 lety

    Also You can find linear voltage regulators in old TV´s since 2000 :) It´s a basic component like you said , in tv lvr ( linear volt. reg. ) is used with image maker ( horizontal & vertical circuits ) on the very large heatsink sticked together with other circuits needed for display image maker.

  • @dalenassar9152
    @dalenassar9152 Před 5 lety

    I think the small capacitor (0.1uF) works best for decoupling if placed closest to the regulator. THANKS FOR THE SUPER VIDEO!

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  • @brad4792
    @brad4792 Před 10 lety

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    @sifterbox Před 12 lety

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  • @dethaddr
    @dethaddr Před 6 lety

    Digikey is a really awesome vendor for parts, and if you choose one a part that is in stock, I usually get them within 3 days of the purchase order from my company being generated.

  • @EdEditz
    @EdEditz Před 7 lety

    I like the LM317 adjustable types. Combine them with a 2N3055 and you've got yourself a cheap and very effective high amp variable regulated power supply. Nice... :)

  • @RoyAndrews82
    @RoyAndrews82 Před 7 lety

    Afrotechmods.. that's really nice. I picked up some of these, but they're SPX2940U. Very good I'd say. I need to regulate AC Voltage.. from a microwave 4W motor. I could just convert the two DC signals, but..