I use this cheap LM2596 "step down" converter module, from 12v to 5v. [image] With nothing connected, I dial to "5.10" on my multimeter. Each little thing seems to impact the voltage output of this device, a 20ma led for example - like 4 of them can drop voltage BELOW 5 volts. It's still seems to…

Cheap eBay LM2596 "step down" device: load changes voltage!

Jiggy-Ninja July 3, 2017, 7:42pm 18

I waste waaaayyyyyy too much money at the Microcenter near me.

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