Variable Bench Power Supply From Scratch Using Laptop Adapter & LM317

In this tutorial i will show you how to build a Simple & Easy Variable Bench Power Supply from scratch using laptop adapter & LM317.

To build your own Variable Bench Power Supply you can watch the video embedded in this step or continue reading

***Parts List***

1. LM317

2. Digital Voltmeter

3. 4.7K Pot & Pot Knob

4. Capacitor (0.1uF ceramic & 10uF/50v Electrolytic)

5. Resistor(120 Ohms)

6. Heat Sink

7. Strong Glue

8. Cardboard

9. 2 & 3 Terminal Blocks

10. DC Jack

11. Laptop Adapter with female plug (optional, you can use any adapter which has rating under 40 Volt)

12. 1N4001 - 2

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Construct the LM317 circuit as shown in the circuit diagram. Once the circuit is completed, make a box which can hold your circuit & other components.

Once the box has been constructed follow the block diagram & connect circuit to the Display, Output & the Input.

Features of this Power Supply

1. Max input voltage - 40 Volt

2. Short Circuit Protection

3. 3 Digit voltage Reading

4. Can adjust voltage from 3.5 to 35 volt using pot (the output is dependent on the input)

For the step by step construction you can watch the video by Clicking Here