How Do You Build A Voltage Regulator?
The most confusing thing about making a voltage regulator is that you will need a piece called a “voltage regulator” to build one. This piece, by itself, will not do anything. By following these steps you will be able to assemble everything to make a working voltage regulator capable of taking in from seven to 30 volts and regulating it down to a steady five-volt output. The first thing you will need to do is identify the different leads on your regulator and orient your circuit breadboard. Hold the 7805 voltage regulator so that the printing is facing you. The lead on your left is the input lead. The middle lead is the ground. The lead on your right is your output. Now, take your breadboard and lay it flat on your work surface so the length of the board runs from left to right and the shiny side is face down. The board is separated into three main areas. What we will call the bottom of the board is a series of holes that form a narrow rectangle and run from the left to the right. A si
