The SilentSwitcher - Mains-free low noise +/-15V & 5V power

A project in Antwerp, Belgium by Jan Didden
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SilentSwitcher will power your mixed analog/digital project with no audible noise, no mains hum, no RFI and minimal heat!
DIY Electronics
Backers: 123
Average Pledge Per Backer: €94

Funded: €11,562 of €2,800
Dates: Sep 25th -> Oct 25th (30 days)
Project By: Jan Didden
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Latest News

Wow! Successfully funded!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! This project has been successfully funded, thanks to all the great backers out there! Thank you very, very much for your trust. I am going full speed ahead to realize this and get you your reward! Jan  (Read More)

Project almost completed!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
What a great 30 days this was - thanks you to all the backers, and to all of you who wrote to me personally with encouragement!  I have been making some incremental improvements to the unit. Added an 11V zener across the input to prevent damage when... (Read More)

What do you think of the 6V output?

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
As per the current unit, there is a low voltage output that can be jumper-selected as 6V, 5V or 3.3V. The 6V option is meant for local down-regulation to 5V or 3.3V. Some of you have inquired about a different value than 6V. The absolutely max... (Read More)

Using the USB-B for a compact supply

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
To clarify how it would work with the UB-B connector directly on the PCB, I shot a few pictures from the mech mock-up for the final version I made to verify dimensions and looks ;-).  This is in the case fo my Autoranger. A SilentSwitcher with USB B... (Read More)

Thank you!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all kind people for backing my project! When I started I wasn't sure there would be enough interest, but you guys are a great out-of-the-box thinking crowd. Your project will be better for it (and the earth just a tiny bit greener). Thanks... (Read More)

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