- The Zio Qwiic Power Adapter LM2596 is ultra low cost and versatile
- It can connect to any 5 30V external power supply
The Zio Qwiic LM2596 Power Adapter is the perfect solution if you need a stable 3.3V power source for your projects. This ultra low cost and versatile module allows you to connect to any 5 30V external power supply, enabling you to easily gain a stable 3.3V power source to drive your lower power Zio modules over the two Qwiic Connectors and/or the adjacent terminal block.
Simply connect your external power supply to one of the two VBUS Terminal Blocks and youre good to go! The other Terminal Block next to it can be used for a higher power device such as the Qwiic DC motor driver board or Qwiic Servo controller module, with the microUSB connector having a maximum input of 2A.
The modules DC DC Regulator can support up to 30V input, making it suitable for higher voltage projects such as LED Drivers, although additional heat sinking may be required.
Remember to always check the input and output voltages before connecting sensitive devices!