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Constant Current of an XL4016 Buck Power Module [duplicate]

Hi have this buck converter : Step Down Buck 9A 300W Converter 5-40V To 1.2-35V Power Module XL4016 I've done my research, read some posts and articles but I'm still quite confused, some say a ...
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SMPS Constant Current Source only works with low resistance loads

I'm looking for any advice that can be given to solve this issue. I followed the design idea from here: buck regulator to CC source and it appears to work pretty well until I started raising the load ...
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MPPT Voltage compensation in current?

Suppose I have a 75w solar panel. At full sun shine it is giving 17 volts 4.41 Amperes 17 × 4.41 = 75 watt. My MPPT controller converts it to 12 volts and 6.25 Amperes 12 × 6.25 = 75 watt. ...
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Schematic for common buck/boost converter designs

Does anybody know the schematics of these common LM2596 buck converter with current adjustment and buck-boost converters from ebay? I know I can easily buy it cheap but I like making my own modules ...
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Buck controller MOSFET drive voltage

I am trying to design a switching regulator for LEDs, which uses the LM3405 as controller. This IC uses the BOOST pin to power the internal MOSFET driver, which controls an internal MOSFET. There are ...
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Why does this buck converter output such low current?

I'm making my first attempt at building a buck converter, as a constant-current supply for a 700ma LED, from a 5V or 12V supply. I have it working with the parts I had on hand, at about 88% ...
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