Overclocked
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I cant seem to find the max voltage for LM338K, but it does say the max differential between input and output is 40V. My input voltage (unloaded) from the caps is 58.8V DC, I just want to regulate the output. Im pulling 2 Amps of current and it brings the voltage down to about 10V! When loaded, the ripple voltage is .9VRMS.
Obviously, its really inefficient. I have 8 caps total. Each is 1000uF, 50V. I have 2 Caps in parallel with each other to give 500uF 100V. I have 4 Sets of those to give 2000uF 100V. Should I use more Caps before I connect the regulator? The transformer puts out 45VRMS.
Obviously, its really inefficient. I have 8 caps total. Each is 1000uF, 50V. I have 2 Caps in parallel with each other to give 500uF 100V. I have 4 Sets of those to give 2000uF 100V. Should I use more Caps before I connect the regulator? The transformer puts out 45VRMS.