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Na, I just came up with my own plan as I went.
Just about any 5volt buck converter will do the job, just get one with enough amps. I think the built-in usb provides ~600ma, I got one that outputs 3amps from a source voltage of 6-18 and I think it cost like four bucks, I bought a pack of 5 though as I use them for all sorts of projects. You'll power it from a constant 12volt supply, which I just piggybacked from the 12volt accessory socket. I also put in a 12v regulator between the 12 tap and the buck converter, just to ensure a clean steady 12v source to power the buck.
As far as wiring, that wasn't too bad, just find the four wires for the usb plug, cut the 5v pin so you only power the usb from the buck, but tie all the grounds together to serve as reference ground for the buck.
If you want to support fast charge, there are a bunch of premade circuit boards and reference designs, but I didn't bother on mine. I used to get the "your device is charging slowly" notification all the time with my pixel, now charges perfectly.
https://www.amazon.com/MP1584EN-DC-DC-Converter-Adjustable-Module/dp/B01MQGMOKI
These are bucks I bought. Do make sure you adjust these property before you plug in something expensive like your cell phone...
Not that I know of, you could build it with a bit of soldering though. You need a 5V buck converter that can step down voltage from the 12V rail to 5V and wire the 5V to the 12V with the converter inbetween. It should then be able to draw the power of the 12V rail too. You can buy the converter at amazon for example. If somebody has more knowledge about electronics please correct me if this is not correct! Definitely get a 2nd opinion.
Personally I would run 3x18650 for this project. When fully charged they are 4.2 volts. 12.6V will probably be fine for the light and hopefully it will keep on running down to 10V when the batteries are mostly dead.
Otherwise you'll want to use 4x18650 and a cheap buck converter to step the 16V down to 12V.
edit: To clarify don't buy any 18650 batteries from amazon. It is too easy for fakes to be commingled into the product stream. I have a list of legit cells stickied at 18650masterrace.
Oh no. More like this this Any screen will draw a lot of power. Then put a 10ohm resistor on the output and your good to go. Setting it to 12.4 or 12.5 might be even better
I use the same power supply as for my radio (through a 5v switching converter). I don't know why it would be any different cable-wise than your laptop, but a buck converter and an RPI shouldn't be any tougher to haul than the surface...
Anyway, that's all irrelevant; you should be able to make it work with the surface too ;-).
Just did a quick search, this should ship to Canada:
eBoot Mini MP1584EN DC-DC Buck Converter Adjustable Power Supply Module 24V to 12V(6 Pack)
Pretty annoyed; I don't mind the smell of ABS, but for health reasons I plan to print a Nevermore filter. So the only thing that stops me from running my Voron indoors full time is the noise.
I see Noctua "Quiet" fans in 60mm size, but not "Ultra Quiet". They specify 12V though; so I'd still need to bump the voltage down, right?
>I used a buck converter
Something like this?
>The 24V will most likely not run enough cooling for your boards though
Not sure what you mean by this; they're running at 24V now, correct?
Thanks for the pointers, I'm looking at either a buck converter or possibly getting quiet(er) fans. I've got some Amazon gift cards to burn through so Noctua isn't too expensive at the moment.
I understand it is low, it should be closer to 5, maybe 4.7uH will be my choice on the PCB design. Something like this would be okay too? I should be able to limit it to only 1.6A correct? Also, do you know of any options that don’t involve switching, maybe a linear regulator? My ultimate goal is to have this powered by Lithium ion cells and for the load to only draw 1.6A so I need a way of limiting it to that.
Sorry, should have specified, the buck converter I am using is this style: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQGMOKI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_AiOTFb8K781M9?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 I don't have it in front of me at the moment, but I'm not sure it is based on the same chip. Does it have similar issues?
Yes, that is what I was thinking. Parallel connected two 9V stays at 9V, but you get theoretically double the max current that could be delivered. You would then still drop/convert to 5V. This should provide more effective current at that voltage after conversion, but you would need to prototype it and measure to understand what works. There will always be some power lost in the conversion.
If you have a multimeter, you can put it in series with your circuit to measure current draw while the device is a using a wired 1A capable power supply. Then you can watch that current while you operate the device to see what its min/max/avg draw. Then put your prototype battery configuration in place with the multimeter still in series. Now you can see if the current is hitting a ceiling below the first test. This will tell you if your battery configuration/conversion is able to deliver the current that the load demands. Its possible that only some modes of that chip draw up to 1A and your need could be less.
Regarding discharge rates, each battery company publishes data curves for the amount of total power that can be delivered depending on load. Some battery chemistries can provide more overall power when used with small current loads, while others are designed for bigger loads.
One other thing you can consider is to use a buck converter instead of that module you referenced: https://www.amazon.com/MP1584EN-DC-DC-Converter-Adjustable-Module/dp/B01MQGMOKI
You can put input up to 24V, and turn the little potentiometer screw to set the desired output voltage (5V). I have never used this one, but I have used others like it.
I have bought a couple of cheap 12v to 5v buck converters, rated at 3A. To make it function successfully, I doubled up on them, essentially using a small bolt to bolt inputs of both units, as well as their outputs together. But only AFTER carefully adjusting each unit to operate at 5.10V at idle individually. That is when plugged in to the gpio pins. When plugged in the daughter board (with barrel connector), you'd have to do 5.20-5.25V, as the daughter board sips 0.10V off of the power.
A single buck converter can power a pi under full load, but with 2 in parallel, there is redundancy.
I haven't seen any serious issues after a few months of use. You can also glue the buck converters to a heat sink.
The buck converters do say to not run them without load, so I haven't tried what happens if I would run them like that...
https://www.amazon.com/MP1584EN-DC-DC-Converter-Adjustable-Module/dp/B01MQGMOKI/
If you are asking if you can power the ESP with 24vac, that's a big no. It needs DC only, between 2.5v and 3.6v. I'm not an expert on this at all but if you have 24vDC somewhere there are cheap converters that will step it down to 3.3v.
Glad you figured it out! Instead of going for a 24v fan (which incidentally you'll really only find crappy ones unless you go with sunon or other server grade ones which are about as quiet as a jet engine) you could instead buy a DC buck converter to put in line with your fan and being the voltage down to 12v or 5v. That will open your options up a lot
Most PSU fans won't run all the time, and there probably won't be enough airflow over the stuff that needs it.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQGMOKI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_lEJZAbQ7GGQP4
One of those in line to the small fans will let you adjust the voltage and find a speed that's a good compromise between noise and cooling.
OK that sounds like a plan, so like one of these little guys:
adjust it with a screwdriver and a meter to dial it in and solder my wires in place and I should be good, thanks!
Ahhhh right okay. So how comes you suggested the 7805 instead of a buck step down? Would this be fine?
I am pretty much replacing all 4 of them! The biggest offender is definitely the fan in the Meanwell PSU,(4020 12v) which is unfortunate, as it's the most difficult one to replace! The 4010 24v enclosure fan is the easiest to replace,(check this video out) and I'm looking at some blower mods like the HeroMe and Hydra.
I wish there were some better posts about fan choices, as many appear to be buying generic brands(Winsin for example) of questionable quality/longevity which don't have any spec available...I've been pouring over datasheets to try and figure out which fan will be right for me. (Static pressure seems to be a very important factor for the PSU fan)
One issue is that all the fans are 24v (except the PSU, which is 12v) so you are either restricted to limited products available that are 24v,(there are WAY more 12v fans available) or you need to get some buck converters to lower the voltage from 24v to 12v. I bought some buck converters(these ones from amazon) so I wasn't limiting my options.
I've got a fan duct and another part I'm about to print that will let me upgrade the 40mm fan to a 60mm on the PSU, and I'm definitely going to post about it! Might even try to do a post about fans in general for the Ender 5 Plus, but I need get some of these fans and try them out first!
But yeah, Sunon appears to be the most reliable brand, but they have a lot of options! This has been a helpful site to search on though: https://www.sunon.com/en/pro_search.aspx
hi, sure! I used a cheap generic "Buck Converter DC DC Step Down" referred in the amazon listing as MP1584EN, that takes max 24V IN (so we should be within the range even on charging phase) and lowers it down to 3.3v needed to run safely the esp8266.
amazon link: https://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B01MQGMOKI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00
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on my module i have a screw for selecting the desired voltage output, you have to be very accurate, slights movements of this screw cause big changes in output, but with some patience and a multimeter you should be able to set it up for your desired OUT value.
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as for your LDO attempt: i don't know which model you used but if it gets hot it's either too much voltage IN, hence the lowering process produces too much heat or too much amperage to sustain. Check the datasheets if you remember which model you used
I didn't fry anything. That's what the voltage converter is for. You can get a 6-pack from amazon for 8 dollars
https://www.amazon.com/MP1584EN-DC-DC-Converter-Adjustable-Module/dp/B01MQGMOKI
Or this 2 pack for 6 dollars:
https://www.amazon.com/Maxmoral-Converter-Adjustable-Step-Down-Regulator/dp/B07MKQXNWG/
Or any other from your local electronics store.
Lot's of other options. It's just a matter of converting 24V input to 12V output.
You usually do it anyway when replacing stock fans for silent ones from Noctua, as most of them are running on 5V or 12V.
If you're not comfortable soldering yourself then sure, buy a kit, that's why they're available. But it's way cheaper to diy as it's pretty basic and worth mentioning. Pretty standard stuff.
I didn't link cheaper one as that one already had wired leads.. but 6 boards for $9 shipped prime:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQGMOKI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_858PZWHDA8DA5VZ6RZ2W
Buck converters (which only drop voltage, unlike buck-boost conveters) are super cheap; here's a suitable 6 pack for $8 on Amazon. They'll be lighter and smaller than even a stack of coin cells, and won't require you to open your blaster to change them out.
You could also get fancy with this one for $10 that can double as a voltage meter for your lipo.
If you don't mind waiting, you could probably find something even cheaper on Aliexpress.
Again, you've understood everything perfectly. You're on the right track.
Q1: Yeah, it looks like you would need a DC-DC buck (down) converter to regulate the car battery voltage down to something like 9v to provide power to the MCU. Here's one I found on Amazon. You may get better recommendations elsewhere, so I recommend a separate post on just this topic.
Q2: The Picobuck was just a suggestion that I had seen. Many different driver circuits could work, but the key is being able to control them (even just on/off) using a digital logic-level signal from the MCU. You might be able to use your existing CC drivers even if they don't specifically have a control input. That is, you can use a MOSFET (transistor) circuit to control the 12v power going to the CC driver. The easiest way would be to insert an N-channel MOSFET between the ground pin of the CC driver (on the power input side) and the actual ground connection. The MOSFET is controlled by the MCU to turn the CC driver on and off. You can buy an entire MOSFET driver module like this (I've used these). They support a PWM input, but you don't need to use them that way; it could just be on/off control.
Here's another Arduino MCU that's cheaper, and very widely used. I recommend sticking with a genuine Arduino versus a clone (at least to start), to avoid problems and get the best support from the Arduino community. There are definitely $10 MCUs out there, but I don't recommend those to start with. Also, there are "experimenter" kits available that come with an MCU, a breadboard, and other components with tutorials. I don't have any specific recommendations, but this is probably a good way to climb the learning curve. You can probably find discussions of these somewhere on r/Arduino.
i went with 12v fans instead of 24v (couldn't find 24v noctua) and used buck converters from amazon in between. it required just a little soldering (i cut the existing fan wires and soldered them to the buck, then cut the new fan wire and soldered it to the output). saved a few bucks and it's much quieter.
did this with the main board fan as a test and it worked great. the buck converters came in a 5 pack from amazon so i need to do the power supply fan next and if it's still loud then the hotend fan.
buck converters: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQGMOKI
12v dc fan i used, quieter than noctua based on the dB rating: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ZB7TD4G
this fan is 3 pin but you only need power and ground, the 3rd pin is for speed and can be left disconnected.
Yes!*
*but not without using one of these, which is exactly what I did with my Ender 5 when I replaced its hotend fan...
This post was about the Heat Break Fan (the one on the heatsink). I'm using the Noctua NF-4x20 FLX and buck converter (voltage converter) from here (Amzn link).
and making this case from the install documented here.
The Nozzle fan is a different story. I was using a custom duct I designed with a 5030 blower but I'm testing the stock 4020 since it may just be fine and is quieter. I need to find a quiet blower.
These are the buck converters I used
I cannot imagine you will have a problem. The E5 power supply is 24Vdc (if the internet is to be believed, I have an E5 but have never bothered to look/measure it). The current consumption of the fans is really low and the Creality fans are 24V. The Noctura is 12V so you'll need something to step the voltage from 24V to 12V. The word transformer isn't what you want to use here because a proper transformer only works with AC. You can look for "12V buck converter" on Amazon and what you find will mostly require some soldering (I've used these with good success). You'll also need to think about where you want to mount it so it's not dangling loose and getting in the way. I also like these for connecting random things that need connecting.
So yo, theoretically I could run say a 12v 5a power supply into that thing, split tha 4 ways, and power up everything on one cable, no?
Pi is 5v 3a.
Back of the TV says 12v 16w (so 1.33a?)
RF Modulator is 9v 100ma
HDMI to RCA adapter is ... actually I have no idea. It just says "low power requirements" on the amazon page and nothing is written on the box. Not sure if the numbers on the board tell me anything? Regardless it's running fine off a 5v 3a usb adapter right now.
But could I not just:
Does that actually make sense or am I misunderstanding some fundamental concept about electricity? And if that makes sense couldn't I yank that whole bulky AC converter thing out of there to make room?
That is a fantastic FAQ thank you! From the looks of it, I have an LED lamp then which would not require a resistor, however i do still need to drop the circuit from 12v to 9v. Am I better off using something like a mini Buck Converter?
All you need are these eBoot Mini MP1584EN DC-DC Buck Converter Adjustable Power Supply Module 24V to 12V 9V 5V 3V (6 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQGMOKI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_RXJR61SDEQ1R2XY8SW25?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks u/Klappsenkasper! Any idea where I can find the adapters & wire to plug into the joystick board?: https://ibb.co/3R42qYm
Is this correct?:
Please let me know your thoughts! And thank you for getting me this far today!!!
I wouldn't trust the digital output display. Those buck convertors that run on the LM2596 are solid (enough). I have run quite a few bucks with that IC. I'd still say put a meter on the output while adjusting the pot. I'd always trust a DMM over that built-in display. If you don't have one and are getting into any technical work/hobby, you'll need one.
This unit needs to be calibrated btw.
Per https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1552.html
"The on-board voltage meter supports self-calibration mode. You only need to calibrate it once and the value will be stored automatically. The method is as follows: 1. Hold the button for 4 seconds. Release the button to enter input voltage calibration mode (“IN”is ON) ; Hold the button for 4 seconds and release the button to enter output voltage calibration mode (“OUT” is ON); hold the button for 4 seconds, and release the button to exit calibration mode, all parameters will be save automatically. 2. In calibration mode, click the button to adjust the value."
I've used the following type as well to good effect. They are like 6 for $8. Tiny Machines ships their printers with them if you opt for noctua cooling:
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MQGMOKI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_DVR5C2KM821H8CX878YG
Something like this https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B01MQGMOKI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_TA6C7HWDKYYSMA9MXRGX
I am really not good at power systems but would think it is OK. Current draw is not that high.
So I purchased a Noctua NF-A4x10 because its a good fan that fits. The downside of this is that this is a 12v fan, and the v2 is a 24v machine, and the fan header doesn't automatically step it down.
That said, you can insert a module to do that such as this: https://smile.amazon.com/MP1584EN-DC-DC-Converter-Adjustable-Module/dp/B01MQGMOKI/ref=pd_bxgy_img_3/132-4857317-2205643?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01MQGMOKI&pd_rd_r=8a42f28e-aad3-48e2-b8c4-474fe9933817&pd_rd_w=9WCuK&pd_rd_wg=kLaIL&pf_rd_p=f325d01c-4658-4593-be83-3e12ca663f0e&pf_rd_r=DY9NKD7N7P65M2ZJ5Y9P&psc=1&refRID=DY9NKD7N7P65M2ZJ5Y9P
I went with this because the actual set-up for it seemed really straightforward, but its also larger (albeit more protected). https://www.amazon.com/Converter-Reducer-Regulator-Adapter-DC15-40V/dp/B01EFUHG5C/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dc+24v+to+12v+step+down+converter&qid=1615601928&sr=8-3
You just put it in-line with the fan, between the connector and the fan itself. There are replacements for the actual fan that came with the printer, but they're not as quiet and high-quality.
You can technically use the fan without the voltage stepper but the thing will spin twice as fast which will wear it out over-time, shortening the lifespan dramatically, and making it much louder than is intended.
I used a 3m double sided stick pad to attach the stepper box to the top of the plate that guards the connectors board.
EZ my dude.
1) You can get a simple buck converter like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQGMOKI (Only need one though)
2) Hook up the IN side of the buck converter to an open slot in your fuse block.
3) attach a multimeter and adjust the dial to 10 volts. (Or you can get a model like this that has the voltage read out on it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078Q1624B )
4) hook up your lamp to the OUT side of the buck converter
You’ll probably have to cut off the end of the plug for the lamp and attach directly to the positive/negative coming out of the buck converter.
Also stop trying to hook up a 5v charger to your 10v lamp.
I'd never heard of the valvecaster circuit. Pretty cool stuff. After 10 minutes of google search, it seems like this sounds best with higher B+ voltages.
You can get some cheap and small DC-DCs on on amazon. I'd get a small buck converter to drive the heaters at 6.3V. Then i'd get a small boost converter for the B+ to drive it at 12-40V. Even with switching converters, it's very likely you'll need more current than 300mA. I'd give yourself more power to work with.
The silent board is great - I have two at my desk and can run both without excessive stepper noise in my ears. The silent board from Creality is super-quiet and is a great experience. I also run the SKR mini's on my setup - the 1.2 one is better than the 1.3 IMO, but those are more involved to install and lack a good step-by-step doc, unlike the Creality board. I ran the Ender silent board before the SKR's - and Creality's board is quieter than both my SKRs.
This however will not entirely quiet your printer. The fans are the big noise makers - and there's three that you need to address for quiet.
I have replaced the stock power supply and head-cooling fans with appropriately sized Noctua's on both my enders to shut them up. You need to wire a buck-converter in-line to control their rotation speeds and tune down the 24v into the 12v the fans run on - if you don't put in the bucks - you'll run the 12v fans at 24v and make even more noise. With the bucks tuning the voltage, the power supply fan is running on 4-volts, blows great is quiet. VOM needed for eyes on the adjustments with the bucks I used.
The fan in the controller box - you can add a buck to that too to slow it down - it'll move air just fine in most cases. You can replace this with a noctua as well - up to you. Need a buck in either case. My first ender I replaced it with a noctua and buck - on the second, I slowed the stock one down with a buck and saved $20.
The printhead - that's my extreme fan change-out. Remove the metal box, remove the stock fan from inside it (keep the side-one - that fan is quiet) - remove the sticker from the front of the box, and use a small drill to open the other side of the fan mount holes from the outside. With that prep done - you can attach a noctua fan to the outside of the housing just fine using 4x 20-25mm M3 screws - and then wire in the buck. It does stick forward a tad more than stock, but has no affect on performance.
The result - I can do work zoom meetings all day long, while prints are running to my left and right - and nobody knows the wise - until they see my filament rack on the video.
Let's trade! I'll show you how to power it internally if you can show me how you imported that shape of a raspberry pi into Tinkercad!
Power for the pi has two options:
Replace the power adapter for the easystore enclosure with a unit that provides 12V at 2.5+ amps (For either approach above). Configure the pi to reduce power consumption.
Oh! One thing to consider with the Noctua upgrade: you'll need a buck converter to get from 24 V to 12 V. I bought these and configured it like this. People say you can wire two 12V fans in series instead but you really shouldn't. If you wanted to get fancy with it, you could wire up a PWM controller but I just went ahead and cut off the wires that weren't +12V and 0V.
Naturally i have thought about markets for this as well. The thing is, these supplies are mainly used for Rolleiflex Lenscontrol S camera control systems which are only used on View Cameras (Professional Cameras) in commercial studios. I think the market is rather limited, but why not try?!
Ill get you the board details tonight when i get access.
Could i use a Constant Current 10V board and feed it with a DC/DC converter to keep the input supply? Potentially even a LED Constant Current Driver? Would that be a viable option?
this one + a Constant Current board for example?
Thanks again for your amazing efforts, you already helped tremendously.
EDIT: I just opened another of those, to my suprise its completely different... I attach some pics.
Searched for the MOSFET's etc. Link List:
https://www.mouser.de/productdetail/texas-instruments/tl780-12kcs?qs=DXdcjUGny5MQtqZC%2F8uCmQ%3D%3D
https://www.mouser.de/ProductDetail/ON-Semiconductor-Fairchild/SS34?qs=2ONuHmP%2fXzb3ub11UdFfdQ==
And another i believe says "M9RB L46A", cant find that tho.
With my limited knowledge it appears to me that its exactly doing what you said.
I guess that just adds more info (?)