Ok, so I've got my 230/40vAC-18vAC transformer.
So I look up building a power supply and come up with a circuit based on one on the 'net. I upgrade the components listed to support more current. I build it according to the schematic.
It gives me 2.5vDC and not 5v DC!
v AC at transformer out - 18v AC
v DC after rectifier diode - 16v DC
v DC after smoother and regulation circuits - 2.5v DC :S
Any ideas please?
(Schematic and stripboard layout uploaded.)
So I look up building a power supply and come up with a circuit based on one on the 'net. I upgrade the components listed to support more current. I build it according to the schematic.
It gives me 2.5vDC and not 5v DC!
v AC at transformer out - 18v AC
v DC after rectifier diode - 16v DC
v DC after smoother and regulation circuits - 2.5v DC :S
Any ideas please?
(Schematic and stripboard layout uploaded.)