Adjustable step-down module for reducing voltage, with voltmeter display for applications up to 3A.
SKU: OT3593 Article number: NA068 EAN: 8720618489616 Location: H04.03
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How to connect the LM2596S Adjustable Step-Down 4-40V -> 1.25-37V with onboard Voltmeter Display to an Arduino UNO or ESP32, with an example sketch you can upload straight away.
This project measures the output voltage of an LM2596 buck converter module using the Arduino's analog input pin A0. Power the module's input from the Arduino 5V rail (or external power up to 40V) and turn the onboard potentiometer to watch the measured output voltage change in the Serial Monitor.
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* Project : LM2596 Step-Down Voltage 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 Module Monitor"));
Serial.println(F("Turn the onboard brass potentiometer to adjust output voltage."));
Serial.println(F("-----------------------------------------------------------"));
}
void loop() {
// Read the analog voltage (0 to 1023 corresponds to 0V to 5V)
int rawValue = analogRead(voltagePin);
float voltage = (rawValue * 5.0) / 1023.0;
Serial.print(F("Raw ADC: "));
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
This circuit uses an LM2596 step-down module to regulate a 12V DC input down to a steady 5V for the ESP32's VIN pin. Before connecting the ESP32, adjust the onboard trimmer until the output voltage measures exactly 5.0V with a multimeter. Once connected, the ESP32 blinks its onboard LED and outputs a heartbeat message to the Serial Monitor.
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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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const int LED_PIN = 2;
unsigned long counter = 0;
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
pinMode(LED_PIN, OUTPUT);
Serial.println("LM2596 Step-Down Powered ESP32 Started!");
Serial.println("Ensure LM2596 output was calibrated to 5.0V before connecting to VIN.");
}
void loop() {
digitalWrite(LED_PIN, HIGH);
delay(500);
digitalWrite(LED_PIN, LOW);
delay(500);
counter++;
Serial.print("ESP32 running stably on buck regulator. Heartbeat count: ");
Serial.println(counter);
}
Wiring diagram and example code generated by Codey.online — https://www.codey.online
Input voltage 4.0 ~ 40V. (Input voltage must be higher than the output voltage by 1.5V or more)
Adjustable output voltage range of 1.25V ~ 37V, continuously adjustable. (Input voltage must be higher than the output voltage by 1.5V)
Output current 3A, recommended use within 2.0A, high current is needed to improve heat dissipation.
Output power 20W, 15W, improve heat dissipation.
High conversion efficiency, average 88% (efficiency and input and output voltage, current, pressure related)
With reverse polarity protection
Size 6.1 * 3.4 * 12 cm (L * W * H)
Dimensions
Length: 6.5cm
Width: 3.5cm
Height: 1.2cm

| Dimensions | 6,1 x 3,4 x 1,2 cm |
|---|---|
| Input voltage | 4,0 ~ 40V |
| Output voltage | 1,25V ~ 37V |
| Output power | 20W |
| Output current | 3A |
| Efficiency | 88% |
Nice and compact, easy to connect
Haven't been able to try it yet
A 24-volt supply was connected to the input. After putting it into use, the ch started to burn
Works as described
In good condition and works
Works properly, easy to adjust from 20 to 3 V
LM2596S Adjustable Step-Down 4-40V -> 1.25-37V with onboard Voltmeter Display