Build your own Variable Lab Bench Power Supply

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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/1/711-532...

Aliexpress:
1x LTC 3780: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUU...
1x 12V 5A Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6O...
1x AC Input: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6r...
1x AC Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8a...
1x Voltage/Current Display: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTL...
2x Binding post: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTy...
1x 200kΩ Potentiometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6m...
1x 500kΩ Potentiometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d6m...

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