Adjustable step-down module for converting 4-38VDC to 1.25-36VDC up to 5A.
SKU: OT2004-A113 Article number: AA270 EAN: 8179262862427 Location: AD11.05
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How to connect the Adjustable Step-down Module 4~38V 5A 96% High Efficiency XL4015 to an Arduino UNO or ESP32, with an example sketch you can upload straight away.
This project powers the LM2596 step-down module from the Arduino 5V rail and measures its regulated output voltage on analog pin A0. Adjust the onboard potentiometer with a small screwdriver to observe the real-time voltage changes printed to the Serial Monitor (keep output under 5V).
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* Project : LM2596 Voltage Step-Down Monitor
* Board : Arduino UNO (arduino:avr:uno)
* Parts : Adjustable Step-down Module 3-40VDC 1.5-35VDC LM2596
* Libraries : none (built-in)
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const int voltagePin = A0;
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
while (!Serial) {
; // Wait for serial port to connect
}
Serial.println(F("LM2596 Step-Down Voltage Monitor"));
Serial.println(F("Turn the onboard trimmer to adjust the output voltage (0-5V)."));
}
void loop() {
int rawValue = analogRead(voltagePin);
float voltage = rawValue * (5.0 / 1023.0);
Serial.print(F("ADC Value: "));
Serial.print(rawValue);
Serial.print(F(" | Output Voltage: "));
Serial.print(voltage, 2);
Serial.println(F(" V"));
delay(500);
}
Wiring diagram and example code generated by Codey.online — https://www.codey.online
Before connecting the ESP32, use a multimeter to adjust the LM2596 trimmer potentiometer until OUT+ reads exactly 5.0V. The module efficiently steps down the 12V input to a stable 5V output to power the ESP32 via VIN and GND. When connected, the ESP32 boots up, blinks its onboard status LED, and outputs heartbeat messages via Serial.
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* Project : Powering ESP32 with LM2596 Buck Converter
* Board : ESP32 DEVKIT V1 (esp32:esp32:esp32doit-devkit-v1)
* Parts : Adjustable Step-down Module 3-40VDC 1.5-35VDC LM2596
* Libraries : none (built-in)
*
* Codey Online is an AI-powered browser IDE for Arduino and ESP32.
* Describe your project and Codey writes the code, draws the wiring
* diagram and uploads it to your board, straight from the browser.
* This code is free to use, modify and share, without warranty.
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*/
// LM2596 Step-Down Buck Converter ESP32 Power Demo
// Note: Always adjust LM2596 output to 5V before connecting to VIN!
const int LED_PIN = 2; // Onboard LED
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
pinMode(LED_PIN, OUTPUT);
Serial.println("LM2596 Step-Down Buck Converter Demo");
Serial.println("ESP32 successfully running on regulated 5V power!");
}
void loop() {
// Turn LED on
digitalWrite(LED_PIN, HIGH);
Serial.print("Uptime: ");
Serial.print(millis() / 1000);
Serial.println(" s | Power Status: OK (LED ON)");
delay(500);
// Turn LED off
digitalWrite(LED_PIN, LOW);
delay(500);
}
Wiring diagram and example code generated by Codey.online — https://www.codey.online
4-38VDC input voltage
1.25-36VDC output voltage, adjustable
0-5A output power, with output short-circuit protection.
Maximum output 75W with thermal protection
Includes heat sink which is supplied unassembled. Can be attached using the included 3M strip.
Dimensions
Length: 5.4cm
Width: 2.45cm
Height: 1.7cm

| Width | 2.45 cm |
|---|---|
| Power | 75W |
| Input voltage | 4-38VDC |
| Output voltage | 1.25-36VDC |
| Length | 5.4 cm |
| Height | 1,7 cm |
| Output current | 0-5A |
Works accurately. Easy to connect.
Adjustable Step-down Module 4~38V 5A 96% High Efficiency XL4015