12V To 24V DC-DC Converter Circuit

This simple DC-DC converter can provide up to 24V from a 12V source. It can be used to run radios, small lights, relays, horns and other 24V accessories from a 12V vehicle with a maximum draw of about 800mA. It can be used to charge one 12V battery from another, or step up the voltage just enough to provide necessary overhead for a 12V linear regulator. Using one op-amp as a squarewave oscillator to ring an inductor and another op-amp in a feedback loop, it won't drift around under varying loads, providing a stable 24V source for many applications. With a wide adjustment in output this circuit has many uses.
Schematic

Parts Part R1, R2, R3, R4, 6 R8, R7 R5 1 R6 1 C1 1 C2 1 C3 1 D1 1 D2 1 Q1 1 U1 1 L1 1 MISC 1 Total Qty. Description 100K 1/4W Resistor 470 Ohm 1/2W Resistor 10K Linear Pot 0.01uF Mylar Capacitor 0.1uF Ceramic Disc Capacitor 470uF 63V Electrolytic Capacitor 1N4004 Rectifier Diode BY229-400 Fast Recovery Diode BC337 NPN Power Transistor LM358 Dual Op Amp IC See Notes Board, Wire, Socket For U1, Case, Knob For Substitutions

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R6, Heatsink for Q1

6V to 12V Converter
This inverter circuit can provide up to 800mA of 12V power from a 6V supply. For example, you could run 12V car accessories in a 6V (British?) car. The circuit is simple, about 75% efficient and quite useful. By changing just a few components, you can also modify it for different voltages.
Schematic

Part R1, R4 R2, R3 R5 R6 R7 R8 C1,C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 Q1, Q2, Q4 Q3

Total Qty. 2 2.2K 1/4W Resistor 2 4.7K 1/4W Resistor 1 1K 1/4W Resistor 1 1.5K 1/4W Resistor 1 33K 1/4W Resistor 1 10K 1/4W Resistor 2 0.1uF Ceramic Disc Capacitor 1 470uF 25V Electrolytic Capcitor 1 1N914 Diode 1 1N4004 Diode 1 12V 400mW Zener Diode 3 1 BC547 NPN Transistor BD679 NPN Transistor

Parts Description

Substitutions

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1 1

See Notes Heatsink For Q3, Binding Posts (For Input/Output), Wire, Board

Dual Polarity Power Supply

This dual polarity power supply is easy to build, requires few parts, and is adjustable from 0-15 volts. It is great for powering op amp circuits, as well as other circuits that require a dual supply voltage. Schematic

Part C1, C2 C3, C4, C5, 4 C7 C6, C8 2 R1, R4 2 R2, R3 2 BR1 1 U1 1 U2 1 T1 1 S1 1 MISC 1

Parts Total Qty. Description 2 2200uF 35V Electrolytic Capacitor 1uF 35V Electrolytic Capacitor 100uF 35V Electrolytic Capacitor 5K Pot 240 Ohm 1/4 W Resistor 2A 30V Bridge Rectifier LM317 Adjustable Positive Regulator LM337 Adjustable Negative Regulator 30V Center Tapped 2 Amp Transformer SPST 2 Amp Switch Heatsinks For U1 And U2, Line Cord, Case, Knobs For Pots, Wire

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