Diode Tutorial & How to build an AC to DC power supply - NOOB FRIENDLY VIDEOS

[dakku]

I am not an electronics engineer and mostly a "connect the dots" kinda guy who has no previous electronics knowledge. Posting on the forums pointed me to the right path but these videos REALLY helped me understand things..

Hope these are useful to someone else (mostly posting here for my own future ref)

Diode Tutorial & How to build an AC to DC power supply
This video covers the basics of diodes, bridge rectifiers, and how to build simple unregulated AC to DC power supplies than can handle a few mA up to several Amps.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyhzpFqXwdA

 

[dakku]

Electrical Transformer Tutorial
The basics of how transformers work, where to shop for step down mains transformers, and how to wire one up to mains voltages. European and North American wiring is discussed. DO NOT FORGET TO ADD A FUSE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMePE7NZcxw

 

[dakku]

Voltage regulator tutorial
The basics of linear voltage regulators - what they do, how to wire them up

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSzVs7_aW-Y

 

[AndrewT]

post1 dealing with rectifying AC to DC is very good.
Clear explanation, good diagrams.
Well done.

I'm going to add a link to another Thread I started.

Watched all three.
Brilliant.

Oh,
one adverse comment.
solder has an L in it, not sodder !