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Doubling a power supply line with different power needs

balearicdynamics
balearicdynamics over 8 years ago

As I am not ex expert in power supply lines I have a doubt.

Working for a project for the road test I am working on, with a single power supply 12 V I need to power an Arduino/Arduino compatible board by one side (typically 7.5 V ?) and an external supply motor controller shield connected to the Arduino by the other (5,5V or 3.3 V 300 or 500 mA)

 

The power supply has sufficient power also for the motors (low power motors) but i should create the two voltage lines for both sides. Some idea for a simple circuity?

 

Take in account that the Arduino board is powered through its external power plug with its internal power regulators, as well as the motor controller shield.

 

Thanks in advance. Enrico

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    rachaelp over 8 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics +1 verified
    That one looks like they've scrimped on a few of the recommended caps etc. How about something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Generic-LM2596-DC-DC-3-2-Adjustable/dp/B00BRB827E/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid…
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    0 rachaelp over 8 years ago

    Hi Enrico,

     

    Is your 12V supply a reliable 12V or maybe higher? If it's a good solid 12V and not going lots higher then I think you can power the Arduino directly from the 12V supply then you can use a DC-DC converter board for your 3.3V or 5V rail. Something like that LM2596 I looked at a while ago would work fine although you could probably get one with lower max current capability but these are cheap and easy to use and seem to work fine in the voltage/current ranges you are looking at.

     

    Best Regards,

     

    Rachael

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    0 balearicdynamics over 8 years ago in reply to rachaelp

    Hi Rachael, thank you for the suggestion. Something like this http://www.dx.com/es/p/lm2596-dc-to-dc-voltage-reducing-converter-circuit-board-deep-blue-295915?tc=EUR&gclid=CjwKEAjwgt…  ?

     

    Maybe I have some other ICs at home similar I should check and see if some will fit else I will but some of these boards.

     

    What about a USB power supply (a 2A max should be sufficient)?

     

    BTW, I suppose the stability current is ok. I plan to use a wallmount DC power supply switching. Not just the cheaper ones but decent. I should make some tests on the current stability when there is charge.

     

    Enrico

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    0 rachaelp over 8 years ago in reply to balearicdynamics

    That one looks like they've scrimped on a few of the recommended caps etc. How about something like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Generic-LM2596-DC-DC-3-2-Adjustable/dp/B00BRB827E/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1496646600&sr=8-12&keywords=LM2596

     

    It's got an input diode for reverse protection and has all the recommended caps for stable operation.

     

    By USB power supply do you mean one for a car that takes 12V in and gives a 5V USB power output? You could use one of those, sometimes they are very cheap power supplies in them but for your current load should be fine I would think.

     

    I'm sure your wall mount DC supply will be ok. It's worth checking it's stable under changing current but the Arduino can tolerate higher than 12V (up to 20V) it's just not recommended to run it constantly above 12V for thermal reasons so don't worry too much about it.

     

    Best Regards,

     

    Rachael

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    0 balearicdynamics over 8 years ago in reply to rachaelp

    Thank you for the suggestion, Rachael !

     

    I just ordered now on Amazon a version of this available in Amazon.es

     

    Cheers, Enrico

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