Variable Bench Power Supply for Less than $12! (USB-C PD)

Published: 12 October 2020
on channel: Brian Lough
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In this video I'll show you to make a USB-C Powered Bench Power supply, that was actually surprisingly decent given it's simplicity and low cost.


00:00 - Intro
00:17 - USB-C Power Delivery (and how it differs to a bench supply)
01:35 - Parts Needed
03:45 - Enclosure
04:14 - Other Things Needed
04:26 - Assembly
05:36 - Initial Configuration
07:57 - Basic Operation
09:02 - Is it Good?
10:08 - Potential Improvements
11:53 - Conclusion and Sign-off


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Parts:
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IP2721 USB-C Power Delivery Module - Aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/40012...
PSU Unit - Aliexpress*: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dY4...
Banana Jacks - Aliexpress*: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dS1...
Power Switch - Aliexpress*: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZZ...



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3D Printed Files
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My Remixed Case: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:462...
Tinkercad: https://www.tinkercad.com/things/gpgc...


Original Case: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:225...



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Power Delivery Supplies
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RavPower 60W PD Battery Bank
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Amazon.com* - https://amzn.to/399qSa9


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TS100 Flex-C-Friend:
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The Flex-C-Friend is an open source external module for the TS100 soldering iron that allows you to power the Iron from a USB-C Power Delivery PSU.

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Github: https://github.com/witnessmenow/ts100...



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https://www.paypal.me/bloughyt


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Ender 3 Pro 3d Printer - I got one of these recently and I love it!
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Ts-100 Soldering Iron - I have this a couple of years and I love it, I thinking about getting a second!
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Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam - I use one of these for my videos
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