In the following content I have explained two simple 12V, 1 Amp switch mode power supply (SMPS) circuit using the very reliable VIPerXX IC from ST microelectronics. With the advent of modern ICs and circuits, the age old iron transformer type of power supply are surely becoming obsolete. Today power supplies are much compact, smaller […]
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How to Make a Simple Solar Inverter Circuit
In this article I will try to explain the basic concept of a solar inverter and also how to make a simple yet powerful solar inverter circuit. Solar power is abundantly available to us and is free to use, moreover it’s an unlimited, unending natural source of energy, easily accessible to all of us. What’s […]
How to Make Simple Solar Cooker at Home
If you are fed-up of ordinary inefficient solar cooker designs and wondering how to make a solar cooker that works in a truly effective way, then probably you have reached the right destination. A low cost solar cooker design that heats up instantly and actually cooks your food in minutes has been meticulously discussed here. […]
How to Make a Simple 200 VA, Homemade Power Inverter Circuit – Square Wave Concept
An efficiency of around 85 % and a power output of more than 200 watts is what you will get from the present design of a power inverter (home built). Complete circuit schematic and building procedure explained herein. Introduction You might have come across many articles regarding power inverters, however you might be still confused […]
4 Simple Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Circuits Explored
In this post I have investigated 4 simple 220V Mains Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) designs using 12V battery, which can be understood and constructed by any new enthusiast. These circuits can be used for operating an appropriately selected appliance or load, let’s explore the circuits. Design#1: Simple UPS using a Single IC A simple idea […]
How to Make a Simple 12 Volt LED Lantern Circuit
In this post I have explained how to build a simple 12V LED lantern circuit which may be used at night while travelling and outings such as in picnics, trekking, or camping etc. Introduction So far we have discussed white LEDs comprehensively through many of my earlier articles and have learned how efficient these lights […]