Shipping Status
I’d like to share the latest look at BenchVoltPD, the final version that will be delivered to you. Read the full update.
Components & Production Progress
New packages keep arriving almost every day! I think this is one of the most enjoyable parts of developing a hardware project. Also, I have a small surprise for backers! Read the full update.
Manufacturing Update - Aluminum Base CNC Machining
Here’s a short look at the CNC machining process for the BenchVolt PD aluminum base. You can see the step-by-step operations, from pocket milling to thread milling. Read the full update.
Project Status Report and New Feature Announcement
Using three TPS55289 converters initially felt slightly wasteful to me, because two of them were feeding fixed-voltage LDO rails. In other words, two extremely capable buck-boost converters were being used only as pre-regulators. This led to a new idea and ultimately, a new feature. Read the full update.
From Prototype to Final Design
In this update, I'll cover a couple of topics: 1. I would like to share a technical update regarding the DC-DC converter stage used in the latest prototype. 2. I also want to share a preview of the current user interface design. Read the full update.
Our Campaign Is Live!
We’ve shrunk your bulky lab power supply to make it fit in your backpack. BenchVolt PD runs directly from any USB Type-C adapter, with no 220 V outlet required, so you can take a portable, multi-channel, lab-grade power source wherever you go. With safe startup sequencing, a Python GUI, and a fully open-source design, it lets you power your prototypes so you can test them anywhere. Read the full update.