DIY Buck Converter || How to step down DC voltage efficiently

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Parts list (for the LM2576 IC, affiliate links):
Aliexpress:
1x LM2576: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVU1jtV
1x 100µH Inductor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7vcIsP
1x 1000µF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7dOwRz
1x 100µF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7dOwRz
1x 1N5822 Schottky Diode: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYR45Bh

Ebay:
1x LM2576: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=271435589946&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
1x 100µH Inductor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=131689117589&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
1x 1000µF Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=201546672797&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
1x 100µF Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=291497780128&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg
1x 1N5822 Schottky Diode: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=221890516022&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

Amazon.de:
1x LM2576: http://amzn.to/1W0M7kq
1x 100µH Inductor: http://amzn.to/1W0MhYZ
1x 1000µF Capacitor: http://amzn.to/1pVxEHN
1x 100µF Capacitor: http://amzn.to/1W0Mj35
1x 1N5822 Schottky Diode: http://amzn.to/1W0Monp

In this video I will show you an efficient and common way how to step down DC voltages. At the end of the video I will also demonstrate how easy it can be to build a buck converter with the help of the LM2576 IC.

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