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DIY Adjustable Constant Load (Current & Power)

GreatScott! 392,220 7 years ago
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Special $2 for 10 PCBs(100*100mm): https://jlcpcb.com Previous video: https://youtu.be/SIo_Gv7K7Fo Constant Current Load video: https://youtu.be/8uBcywBUTkw Cocktail Machine video: https://youtu.be/Z7GkGeZrb2Y Motorized Camera Slider video: https://youtu.be/XtpOl8FpkB8 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatscottlab Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatScottLab Support me for more videos: https://www.patreon.com/GreatScott?ty=h More project information (schematic, parts list, pictures,.....) on Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Adjustable-Constant-Load-Current-Power/ Parts list (incomplete, see Instructables for more, affiliate links): Aliexpress: 1x Arduino Nano: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dULoNXh 1x 16x2 I2C LCD: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dSjOzdW 1x Rotary Encoder: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZs9jUb 1x TC4420 MOSFET Driver: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d9epnMB 1x IRFZ44N MOSFET: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUJRtAg 1x ACS712 Current Sensor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dSKBwNK 1x Fuse Holder: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dU3K3jS 1x 20A Fuse: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTjqvC4 2x Binding Post: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d9ke5na In this project I will show you how I combined an Arduino Nano, a current sensor, an LCD, a rotary encoder and a couple of other complementary components in order to create an adjustable constant load. It features a constant current and power mode and can handle a maximum of 30V and 20A if your heatsink design can handle it. Let's get started! Thanks to JLCPCB for sponsoring this video Visit https://jlcpcb.com to get professional PCBs for low prices Music: 2011 Lookalike by Bartlebeats Killing Time, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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