How to Build D.C Step Down Converter - DIY Buck Converter

How to Build your Own D.C Step Down Converter.

DIY Buck Converter to step down DC voltage efficiently.

If Your Power Source Is 12v Battery, and You Want to step down voltage efficiently Without Wasting much amount of energy while Converting in to 5.0v then These D.I.Y circuit will help You.

LM2576

The Parts You Will Need 

1x LM2576
1x 100µH Inductor
1x 1000µF Capacitor
1x 100µF Capacitor
1x 1N5822 Schottky Diode




I am Using 5.0V version Of LM2576

Pin Out

Here Is the Easy Understandable Diagram.
Place All the parts as Shown In the diagram and Solder Them.

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