My first Variable DC Power Supply 1.2V to 30V 1A by LM317

Wednesday 31 July 2013
If you are beginner in electronics and you want to have a great power supply. This project is design for you. It can supply voltage 1.2V to 30V at all range is 1A.
This is the First DC power supply in my life that made to use in many projects. It is ideal for those who want to adjust voltage from 1.25V to 30V and currents up to 1A. Which is sufficient for normal use Such as is power supply instead of an one 1.5V AA battery or when you want to listen to music from a 30-watt amplifier that required voltage of 24V 1A, it can be done easily.
In the days before that we commonly used the transistor that is very difficult, large, and probably more expensive ICs. But this circuit can be created with a single IC is LM317 The LM317 or LM117 series of adjustable 3-terminal positive voltage regulators is capable of supplying in excess of 1.5A over a 1.2V to 37V output range,
And has many special features that I like are :
• Output Voltage Tolerance 1%
• Line Regulation 0.01%
• Load Regulation 0.3%
• Prevent the deposition temperature.
• Short-circuit protection.
• Ripple is eliminated with ratio of 80dB
• Maximum input voltage 40V
The working of circuits
Followed circuits below, the transformer T1 is changed a AC 220V down as AC 24V to the bridge diode rectifier D1(1N4001) to D4(1N4001) there is dc voltage into the filter capacitor C1 equal to DC35V
The output voltage from IC1 Depending on the Voltage Adj pin of the IC. Or to adjust the VR1.
The VR1 is control output dc voltage 0V(1.25V) to 30V(32V) or 37V maximum voltage at 1.5A max all range.



       
And we can calculate output voltage equal to:
= 1.25+ 1.25 VR1/R1
Then the capacitor C3 is Better performance filter of IC1.
The diode D5 and D6 ( both is 1N4007) is the protector from external voltage to reverse to makes the damage to the IC1.
Detail parts
IC1_____LM317T
D1-D4___1N4001 Diode 50V 1A
D2-D3___1N4007 Diode 1000V 1A
R1_____220 ohm Resistor 1/4W
R2_____12K Resistor 1/4W
VR1____10K__Potentiometer
C1_____1,000uF 35V___Electrolytic Capacitor
C2_____0.1uF 63V_____Polyester Capacitor
C3_____470uF 35V___Electrolytic Capacitor
C4_____10uF 35V___Electrolytic Capacitor
T1____Transformer secondary coil 24V 1A
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The PCB of this projects and layout diagram.
The creation
I soldered components on the PCB as shown figure correctly completed. and The LM317 should be installed on the heat sink that fits. And a the terminals device. Be careful with the terminals, especially Electrolytic Capacitor.
Variable DC Power Supply
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Make a simple 12 volt power supply

Sunday 28 July 2013
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Have you ever needed a 12 volt power supply that can supply maximum 1 amp? But trying to buy one from the store is a little too expensive?

Well, you can make a 12 volt power supply very cheaply and easily!

I needed a 12 volt power supply for my project, the SSTC (Solid State Tesla Coil), and also made this instructable because it might be use full to someone...

Step 1: Things that you will need...

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Things that you will need to make this power supply is...

  • Piece of veroboard
  • Four 1N4001 diodes
  • LM7812 regulator
  • Transformer that has an output of 14v - 35v AC with an output current between 100mA to 1A, depending how much power you will need. (I found a 16v 200mA transformer in a broken alarm clock.)
  • 1000uF - 4700uF capacitor
  • 1uF capacitor
  • Two 100nF capacitors
  • Jumper wires (I used some plain wire as jumper wires)
  • Heatsink (optional)
You should be able you get most (maybe all) of the parts at Radio Shack or Maplin.

Step 2: And the tools...

Also you will need the tools to make this power supply...

  • Soldering iron
  • Wire cutters
  • Wire strippers
  • A thing you can cut veroboard tracks.
  • Hot glue (To hold components down and make the power supply physically strong and sturdy.)
  • And some other tools that you might find helpful.
Okay, I think that is about it, lets get to work!

Step 3: Schematic and others...

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If you want a 5 volt power supply, just simply replace the LM7812 to a LM7805 regulator.
Datasheet for LM78XX

If you are going to pull out about 1 amp from this power supply, you will need a heatsink for the regulator, otherwise it will generate very high temperatures and possibly burn out...
However, if you are just going to pull out a few hundred milliamps (lower than 500mA) from it, you won't need a heatsink for the regulator, but it may get a little bit warm.

Also, heres the schematic...
I also add in an LED to make sure the power supply is working. You can add in an LED if you want.

Step 4: Make it!

Well, read the schematic and build the power supply!
If you don't know how to read schematics, you might want to look here.

Make sure you get good solder joints and no solder bridges, otherwise your power supply won't work!

Oh, If you don't know how to solder, read this great instructable! How to solder!

Step 5: Test it!

After you had built your power supply, test it with your multimeter to make sure they are no solder bridges.

After you tested it, put it in a plastic box or something to protect you from shocks.
But do not operate the power supply like I did, it is very dangerous because of the mains voltage on the transformer, you or somebody will get badly shocked!

My power supply has 11.73v output, not too bad, I don't need it to be exactly 12v...

Step 6: Done...

You had built a cheap power supply! You can use it for what ever your needs...
But again do not operate it without any protection!

If you need any help, or questions, or any thing, make a comment!
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