Latest Switching Regulator Projects

This project demonstrates and discusses the performance and functionality of an inductorless ±5 V power-supply circuit.

This project demonstrates and discusses the performance and functionality of an inductorless ±5 V power-supply circuit.

Embrace the power of Power over Ethernet with Microchip's Ethernet of Everything!

Embrace the power of Power over Ethernet with Microchip's Ethernet of Everything!

Tired of using your PC or mobile phone as a signal generator? It’s time to upgrade to a standalone one by making it yourself.

Tired of using your PC or mobile phone as a signal generator? It’s time to upgrade to a standalone one by making it yourself.

Part two of building a device that can detect Wi-Fi signals and "react" accordingly.

Part two of building a device that can detect Wi-Fi signals and "react" accordingly.

Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is designed to intermittently transmit information using a limited amount of power. This…

Bluetooth low energy (BLE) is designed to intermittently transmit information using a limited amount of power. This article provides the building blocks that allow you to add BLE to your projects for $5 (plus a one-time purchase of a $15 programmer).

Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak…

Nowhere to hide presents this holiday season? No problem! This alarm will sound anytime a loved one tries to get a sneak peek at his or her surprise.

In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.

In part 3, we compile the firmware and build the controller at the heart of the Saber, then do initial testing and diagnostics.

In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.

In part 2 of the LED saber project, we'll assemble the power and audio systems.

The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you…

The brightest blade in the world. Fluid sound effects generated in real time. Any colour, changeable on the fly. If you want to know what it feels like to hold a Lightsaber, this project is the closest you can get today.

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t…

We’ll continue our discussion of the C-BISCUIT demo bot by looking at portions of the RCB schematic that weren’t covered in the previous article.

Building a metal detector using a Colpitts oscillator and an Arduino.

Building a metal detector using a Colpitts oscillator and an Arduino.

Having a logic probe handy is always a must for an electronics workshop. But instead of buying one, why not build your…

Having a logic probe handy is always a must for an electronics workshop. But instead of buying one, why not build your own for a fraction of the cost and have it working in an hour?

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.

Build a 1V octave voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) module and create your own analogue synth sounds.

In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a…

In this article, we are going to learn some basics about RFID technology and use an Arduino MEGA to a play around with a popular RFID module, the ID12LA.

The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This…

The Sabertooth 2x32 motor controller can be used to create a robust drive platform for your next robotic endeavour. This article uses an Arduino Uno to communicate with the Sabertooth 2x32 controller.

This two-part project will begin by showing you how to create a robot base from a used electric wheelchair. Part 1…

This two-part project will begin by showing you how to create a robot base from a used electric wheelchair. Part 1 creates a simple robot platform for use with remote control. Part 2 will develop a platform for use with and Arduino.

Part Two in this three-article series explores the SAM4S DAC. We’ll look at hardware configuration, electrical…

Part Two in this three-article series explores the SAM4S DAC. We’ll look at hardware configuration, electrical characteristics, and the application programming interface.

Use DS3231M RTC alarm functions to make programmable, time-based, switches to power devices on and off at precise times.

Use DS3231M RTC alarm functions to make programmable, time-based, switches to power devices on and off at precise times.

Design and theory behind the 5V-3A buck regulator based on the LM25575 to be used in the C-BISCUIT robot project.

Design and theory behind the 5V-3A buck regulator based on the LM25575 to be used in the C-BISCUIT robot project.