Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video I'll show you to make a USB-C Powered Bench Power supply, that was actually surprisingly decent given it's simplicity and low cost.


00:00 - Intro
00:17 - USB-C Power Delivery (and how it differs to a bench supply)
01:35 - Parts Needed
03:45 - Enclosure
04:14 - Other Things Needed
04:26 - Assembly
05:36 - Initial Configuration
07:57 - Basic Operation
09:02 - Is it Good?
10:08 - Potential Improvements
11:53 - Conclusion and Sign-off


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Parts:
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IP2721 USB-C Power Delivery Module - Aliexpress: aliexpress.com/item/4001253821461.html
PSU Unit - Aliexpress*: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dY4CRkZ
Banana Jacks - Aliexpress*: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dS1zunb
Power Switch - Aliexpress*: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZZRtfn



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3D Printed Files
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My Remixed Case: thingiverse.com/thing:4622231
Tinkercad: tinkercad.com/things/gpgcrdvaIkM


Original Case: thingiverse.com/thing:2250644



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Power Delivery Supplies
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RavPower 60W PD Battery Bank
Amazon.co.uk* - amzn.to/2CLk5az
Amazon.com* - amzn.to/399qSa9


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TS100 Flex-C-Friend:
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The Flex-C-Friend is an open source external module for the TS100 soldering iron that allows you to power the Iron from a USB-C Power Delivery PSU.

Tindie: tindie.com/products/brianlough/ts100-flex-c-friend

Github: github.com/witnessmenow/ts100-flex-c-friend



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I've started to sell stuff on Tindie, check it out!

tindie.com/stores/brianlough

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Other Platforms:
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Twitter: @witnessmenow - twitter.com/witnessmenow
Instagram - instagram.com/brian_lough
Instructables: witnessmenow - instructables.com/member/witnessmenow


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My Tools & Kit*:
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Ender 3 Pro 3d Printer - I got one of these recently and I love it!
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Ts-100 Soldering Iron - I have this a couple of years and I love it, I thinking about getting a second!
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Logitech C920 HD 1080p Pro webcam - I use one of these for my videos
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