Test review of 2A DC-DC Step up boost converter MT3608

[@lycanlk]

I think this 2A meant to be the current which can draw maximum at any conversion. So for an example 12 to 24 conversion if you set the input current to 2A, 12Vx2A=24W and the output will be 24W/24A - (loss of the conversion) = less than 1A. So I hope it works as they specified.

[@BingoBongoMan]

"...24W/24A..." I guess you meant 24W/24V (Volt not Amp)! Other than this I think the same. Test failed by 12 to 24 with 1.5A but got kind of better with 1A and passed with 0.5A, so if you calculate the inefficiency or as you say loss of conversion something between 0.5A and 1A should be in the advertised 2A max. in this case.

[@anwin85alon]

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[@bro_leo]

Now I understand that this module can only handle 1A of current, not even 2A. Or maybe yes, if the output voltage is very low at 3.3V and 2V input, bcs low voltage means higher current. Once the voltage higher, the current limit probably getting lower.

[@donotfret]

KZbin is amazing only because of people like you

[@robojax]

than you. this very kind of you. Thank you for not skipping the ads and keep watching it. This will help me a lot.

[@anwin85alon]

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[@anwin85alon]

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[@yuliankalchev4030]

Just calculated for module 2Amp maximum for input ( actually is too much) and depends how many times increase voltage with same times divide current on output from 2Amp. But keep in spare Calculate 1.7A in inlet. If want from 5V to make 10V 2 times output current 1A . If want from 5V to make 20V 4times output current -0,4-0,45A Better find other modull :)

[@anwin85alon]

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[@A-ZEE.]

very nice work sir. I learn exactly what I want. I am happy watching your video does not waste my time. People like you must be appreciated. (thank you)

[@robojax]

Thanks and welcome

[@MaxintRD]

Nice video! I appreciate how you showed that the chip got hot with high load as well as when using a large input/output voltage difference. The MT3608 is quite a powerful little chip, but one needs to understand the limitations of these modules. I killed one myself when making a 9V rechargeable Li-ion battery and then fixed the module by replacing the chip. On my channel you can find the videos I made about that. Perhaps you like to watch those...

[@anwin85alon]

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[@pardhasaradhi9278]

Yes, it's working only 1A for Dc motor i try this directly connected to bms motor running speed, but through step up module slowly running but voltage is showing 12V but motor is slow down. Even XL6009 module also

[@alimemari1646]

exactly the kind of video I was looking for.. thank you!

[@robojax]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Middle-Eastt]

@@robojax please will it work for 3.7v-4.3v input and 5v output?, I want to use it for 18650 battery to 5v. Nice video 👍

[@anwin85alon]

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[@WirageVoyage]

Thank you, that was a very informative review! Is there a better DC Booster that also works from 2V but can handle higher output amperage?

[@anwin85alon]

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[@superiorbeing95]

Seller explained and I followed his instructions and it worked, if you've spun it the wrong way 20 times it can 50 or 60 turns the other way to get it right, once you hit the sweet spot they work great. Seller does mix up counter clockwise and clockwise in the image but good product.

[@robojax]

Perhaps you escaped the video. Watch it carefully and I have explained the exact issue you are facing.

[@thisguylovebananas]

thank you, I actually want to buy this, your video make me more confident, I hope my diy power bank work

[@robojax]

You are welcome. Please subscribe. I appreciate it and helps my channel grow. Thank you

[@ahmadtech7827]

Keep hoping

[@anwin85alon]

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[@BY504A]

I know that this is an old video, but the info is still relevant. Thank you for posting it.

[@robojax]

you are welcome. this module is based on one of the best boost converter chip and it will be valid for very long time I believe.

[@anwin85alon]

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[@jesus_malik]

Magnificent review, straight to the point, Current and voltage tests are appreciated :') New subscriber

[@robojax]

thank you very much. I appreciate it.

[@anwin85alon]

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[@stevenbliss989]

It is 2A switching curreent, NOT output current. So (over simplified) if voltage doubles the current halves AND less with switching loss so 12 -> 24V likely 900mA max.

[@Mr_Gadge]

Just little comments like "don't give up" on the turning until the increase kicks in saved me a lot of hassle, thanks, I thought a 6 pack of these were DEAD! lol :) thanks so much!

[@robojax]

Yes. LOL

[@anwin85alon]

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[@esecallum]

remove the 100k trim pot and replace with a resistor of 39k and 50 k variable resistor with a knob.you will get a range of 10 volts to 22 volts.or 39k and 82k to get 10 volts to 27volts. or 39 k and 90 k to get 10 volts to 30 volts.

[@esecallum]

did it already.added 82k resistor to 22k trimpot.this is for the version where the 3 rd leg of the precision trimpot IS connected and the voltage variation only occurs over about 20k. in the second variation the 3rd led of precision trimpot is not connected to anything and voltage variation occurs more evenly over a 100k normal trimpot

[@gojohnnygo6869]

Thanks for the info but do you see a pattern of the current ability? Does it go down as the input and output voltages get closer or further apart? Also how does the input voltage affect the output current ability? Thanks for any help you can give.

[@robojax]

The output is independent of input . Please see datasheet for full details: www.olimex.com/Products/Breadboarding/BB-PWR-3608/resources/MT3608.pdf

[@anwin85alon]

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[@rahulpathania78]

Nice video. Any boost module which can boost 3v to 12v minimum and can handle current of 3A without any heat sink.

[@MasKimochi]

7:55 this what i'm looking for, thanks

[@LondonMus]

Thanks for your time in making your review. I wanted to ask a question. If the input on the converter changes does it also mirror the same changes in the output? Or does the output stay the same regardless of any fluctuations of Voltage/Current from the input? Thank you & I look forward to your reply

[@robojax]

I have tested and presented that. Output does not change as the input changes.

[@kamiron2007]

It's changes dear I am gonna make a video regarding same , this module is good only for LED bulb I guess not even LED bulbs I hope u got my point

[@ariesleo7396]

Will be using it on a 5v 2a battery pack

[@Enoch-Gnosis]

I prefer the XL6009 boost module the MT 3608 burn out easily

[@officialhonorupdates]

If i feed it with 3.7v 2a lithium battery at output converted it to 12 what will be amps 2 or less then 2

[@robojax]

This exactly why I made the video for. Please watch ans come to conclusion.

[@Regimantas_Baublys]

Thanks Greate video :) Its boost converter voltage up current down. MT3608 got 4A limit n-mosfet.

[@robojax]

You are welcome. yes. Power is the important factor which can never increase. You will always have some losses like 10 to 15%.

[@SnapTexas]

If your boosters voltage is not increasing turn it 15 to 20 turns in both clockwise and anticlockwise

[@robojax]

this is the most import point of this video.

[@SnapTexas]

@@robojax yea True thanks for reply

[@MACYNET323]

Can you suggest a more power boost module with min. input ~2.5V and display ? I know these color display can't work below 3V so we need display without backlight like the one on BT-168 Pro that can read up 0.8V

[@robojax]

Here are my videos on other channel which is focused on power module , chargers etc kzbin.info

[@pradeepgunawardana4691]

I have given input to this module from Li-ion battery chaging module to get 12V output. When battery voltage drops around 2.8v or lower, the out put is not maintaining 12v. It's reduce time to time. I mean, if I connected 12v LED strip to the output then, blinking happens. Can you pls advice ?

[@anwin85alon]

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[@ertugrulburakmeric3322]

In order to compare MT3608 outputs comprising voltage (V) and current, it is a good video. Thank you...

[@robojax]

You are welcome

[@Salfke]

Thanks, great video..! I was very curious what the currentdraw is with no load attached. (for battery powered projects)

[@robojax]

You are welcome. Thank you for not skipping the ads and keep watching it. This will help me a lot.

[@anwin85alon]

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[@ravikantgupta713]

excellent video, need your support and response 1. 3.3 volt to 12v 1 amp. pass or fail? 2. 3.3 volt to 12v 0.6 amp. pass or fail? please respond

[@robojax]

Please watch the video. I made the video answer such questions.

[@Dralsoft]

What do you recommend that has a stable output for 2A? I'm having issues powering a ESP32, probably because of this.

[@xdtroncico]

Trow it away it garbage

[@robojax]

ESP32 does not need 2A. There must be some other issue.

[@thra5herxb12s]

I have used this same converter to step up the battery output of my 6 volt motorcycle, so I can use a 12 volt led rear light, because I have more choice of bulbs in 12 volts.

[@robojax]

I have sow how much current this can handle. so for your bulb, either check the current rating (ampere) or if you know the power for example 12W. then I=P÷V, I is current, I=12÷12=1A. make sure the current of the bulb is not higher than this module. Please replay here if you used it and it worked. Good luck

[@gasparigi]

I am learning a lot from your videos, thanks :-) Is it recommended to use converter to regulate 2x1.2V AA = 2.4V to 5V for Arduino? (if I want to have minimal batteries for portable arduino project with low current consumption)

[@robojax]

You are welcome I am glad to hear that. If you need 5 volts, yes you can use 2AA batteries but you must connect them in series (+ of one to - of another and you will let with + and - to use. This can power small project with very little power. Also the quality of AA batteries very. Make sure you get good quality so they last longer.

[@generalawareness101]

You said fixed in and fixed out but what I saw was variable in fixed out. I am after 2.8-4.2v in to 4.5v out.

[@mamatidea]

The magic word is POWER! Looks like 3W is the limit without overheating. So (Vout-Vin)*Iout

[@robojax]

yes. it is .

[@patrickarcega9861]

Sometimes you need a higher wattage of input so that you see what you want to see. Try 12v, 9v and 3.7v battery, they give higher ampere.

[@robojax]

thanks for sharing

[@ringwood]

I had purchased five of these circuits. Hoping to convert 12 volts to 18 volts. With no load, I connected the input to a 12 volt battery observing correct polarity. Each one immediately snapped and smoked and did not function. Is there something I am not aware of about connecting these to a 12 volt battery?

[@robojax]

This is what happend to me with other boost converter. Apparently for all boost converter, we should have some kind of load otherwise the voltage continuously increase and it burns when the voltage reaches above the limit.

[@ansk]

I've ordered this module and is yet to be delivered. Thank you for reporting. I guess the trimpot is the culprit here. It might be at its lowest output setting.. maybe for 5v or even 0v... and you were connecting it to 12v source. The input voltage has to be lesser than the output voltage for a DC boost module.. Can't be vice versa! Next time, try turning the trimpot screw anti-clockwise as much as you can before connecting to the battery. To be extra safe, try connecting it to a 3v coin battery (maybe CR2032) and read the output voltage before connecting it to a powerful battery. I'm fairly sure a coin battery doesn't have enough juice to kill this module.

[@ringwood]

@@ansk thank you for that information. I had purchased some more of these and this time attach them to a variable power supply starting at zero. I slowly increase the voltage monitoring the output with a slight load. I was able to adjust the output and raise the input voltage to the 12 volts I wanted to use.

[@ansk]

Thanks for the reply. :) Took your advice and used a DC voltmeter (about 20mAH load) instead of a multimeter to read output voltage. Source were 2xAA used batteries with total voltage of 2.7v. The maximum output voltage I could get was only 26.9v! Maybe my module needs 3v min input for the rated 28v max output?! Anyways! My requirement is to power a 12v 10w (833mAH) LED from 2xAA NiMH 1.2v 2600mAH batteries. I hope the module does not heat up much.

[@cacacobra]

If i put at the back of this board a dissipator + thermal pad + fan i can get more current? Or at least a close fan. You had to isolate the air from the fan, because it was interfering.

[@robojax]

maximum rated current is 2A so you won't get more than 2a. yes I should've isolated. I did notice is and did that in the upcoming video.s Thank you.

[@LuisFSilva-wl6yu]

GREAT VIDEO. ¿can we use it for charging LI-ION batteries? thank you

[@robojax]

No you can't because it doesn't have Constant Current (CC) .

[@LuisFSilva-wl6yu]

@@robojax ¿only AC? OMG. Thankyou

[@kaikart123]

@@LuisFSilva-wl6yu No, constant current isn't DC

[@erhanabdullah2619]

Thanks ..excellent rewiew .I want to use it with lion battery at rc glider plane .if input is between 2.8v-3.7v ,output is 5v. How much current is it handle stable .can I get 1.5 or 1.7 amper ?Thanks

[@robojax]

You are welcome. I believe I give the answer in the video. If I want to answer your question, i would have to watch it the video. so you watch it. It is the power. P=IxV (I is current , v is voltage). So Output P = ) ( Input P -15% of input)

[@powerelectronics8640]

Mt3608 based boost convertor is very good than others, stable output, it's very good for power bank

[@robojax]

yes I agree.

[@powerelectronics8640]

Robojax xl6009 regulation very poor for low voltage performance.

[@hasenakkhaya]

i am a total noob on electronics. i am planning to use this for my 9v music pedal. it draws less then 1 amp. i want to use my powerbank (5v output) as my power source. this mt3608 would work for this purpose? thanks.

[@robojax]

yes I should work.

[@minravex9919]

please can you teat for 3.7v input to 15v 1a....if the voltage would be stable to power 12w led bulb..the led cob is rated 12v 200ma Thanks

[@leoncryp8182]

Thanks for review, and very detail testing, Im planning a project, Power an Amplifier from 2x USB ports, will this work ??? Amp = TPA3110 type, with 2x 10watt 4ohm Speakers. Trying to power this thing from 2x laptop USB ports with this boost converter (5v to 12V), already tested my usb ports, both ports can handle 5V @ 1.5A = 7.5W each = 15W for both USB ports (possibility more if i change to better shorter cables) Planing to connect the 2X USB ports in parallel into the boost converter? If i get minimum 15W output that should be enough to power my amp/speaker in medium volume.

[@robojax]

I have read this 3 to 10 times and every time I come across it under "no answered" comments. Just calculate the power for your amplifier. For this module you can get the power form my video.

[@ObiDanKinobi]

Hey dude. I've just been tatting about on a similar project. You can power a 10w (sound level) battery powered amplifier (Kustom KGBAT10) via a 2.1mm Jacked 5v to 12v step-up transformer. Works well. Bear in mind sound wattage is different to power wattage. I'm gonna stick a multimeter in the circuit to measure current and see what the load in real-terms is. I used an Imuto 20a/h powerbank.

[@slowby]

now this is what i call a test, well done! So if i have a variable 2-4V@60-400mA imput, can this board hold a Voltage of 6V or will it change if the imput Voltage is unstable?

[@robojax]

at 01:14 (click to watch) I have shown that 2V is at the very edge where the module will not work. At 03:00 I have explained that the output is stable even if you change the input.

[@slowby]

Thanks, just got a 5Pack from Ebay, my son will have a lot of fun building toys and solar builds this summer

[@slowby]

oh, and you may like the "MCP73871 Power Boost USB 5V" Board, The black one, it can Charge and supply power to the applikation at the same time and so on, maybe you get one to test it?

[@mariance95]

If I have a mt3608 with a microusb input, can I use this to power a 7.2v camera for continuing power instead of using a battery? or is it risky

[@robojax]

Of course you can.

[@ramonablanco114]

No has comentado que tiene un consumo interno. Yo lo uso en un Receptor de RC para subir de 4,2 a 6V .Es una pila de LI 1906 y si lo dejo sin usar el voltaje de la bateria con 1 mes cae a 4.00V en lugar de mantener los 4,2V ....Saludos

[@robojax]

Sí tienes razón, no lo mencioné porque es muy mínimo. La regla es que pones el interruptor entre la fuente de alimentación y la batería y la apagas cuando no la uses. Además, UN mes es mucho tiempo y, dependiendo de la calidad de la batería, también pueden perder carga. Gracias por el comentario. Saludos desde Canadá

[@geartech3860]

Eso era lo mismo que yo iba decir,tienes que desconestarlo en la entrada y problema resuelto.

[@bogest76]

Hii thanks for the video. Can an Arduino control the Volt output from this module?

[@robojax]

Hi, yes and No. No because not all Arduino has Digital to Analog (DAC), Yes, get a board that has DAC and you may build extra circuit to make it work. not all converters can be connected to Microcontrollers such as Arduino.

[@bogest76]

@@robojax thanks for the reply, i wonder if Attiny85 as i read have 8 bit DAC output. Will it possible?

[@SonuKumar-vp8xt]

Thanks for this, I was facing Voltage drop problem.

[@robojax]

You are welcome.

[@anwin85alon]

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[@thenande]

Thank you for the video. Can this be used on 4 solar cells total 2V to boost to 12v for charging car battery?

[@robojax]

you did not mention the voltage from solar, but his doesn't have current control if you are charging lithium battery , the battery get damaged if voltage or current exceeds the limit.

[@thenande]

@@robojax Thanks for your help! Ok to be more clear i have 4 solar cells, each is 0.5v and I plan to put them in series so I get a total of 2v. Then I plan to use this boost converter to make it 12v, and connect that to a 12v solar controller so that it can charge a 12v batter connected to the solar controller. Will that work, can you please tell me?

[@robojax]

I don't remember the minimum voltage this module needs so watch it. if it is within equal or greater than minimum input voltage of the module, then yes. Keep in mind that the total power is that matters. for example if you have 2V and 12A P=2x12=24W so you input 2 watts. and this module can't add anything into power or watt. you may get 12V and 2 because 2x12=24W. this is ideal. converts have 10 to 15% losses. keep that in mind.

[@thenande]

@@robojax Ok. Thanks for the detailed explanation! I really appreciate it very much! :)

[@ansk]

Many thanks Robojax. Very useful video. :)

[@robojax]

you are welcome.

[@reezamohammed4788]

Can this be used on headlight led bulbs which are rated 9v to 36v? Can it handle a 12v converted to say 15v continuous for those led bulbs?

[@robojax]

What it can handle has been explained in the video. Please watch and do not escape. I don't the answer, I have to watch to answer it. So you watch it.

[@AkshayPatil93]

Is this constant current? I wanted to power an LED at 19V and 145mA from 3.7V Li-ion. (tp4056) The constant current 145mA is a requirement, so I wanted to know if this is a good choice.

[@robojax]

No it is not. Module with constant current will have separate Potentiometer for current.

[@AkshayPatil93]

@@robojax Thank you!

[@officialhonorupdates]

can i use this for my speaker project it draws 5v 2a and the power supply for the booster is 3.7v battery 4600 mah(fully charged it goes to 4.2) waiting for your reply 😊

[@robojax]

I forgot what was the maximum current that this module can handle but if it can handle. 2A then yes

[@mr_sp1ce361]

Thanks, now I at least know I can expect this thing to work 5~8,4 V 1,2 A Great video

[@mrnarason]

Thanks I confused on my project how to get more voltage from my dc-dc booster but realized there was potentiomter on there.

[@robojax]

You are welcome.

[@troyw5832]

Got one at current for a constant supply, issue is when i run two lines the chip even though I have back neg gates to stable and can seem good it then hits a short and throws the curcit stability yet on the other single lines is all ok on operating and is not above 250ma general current there not a bad unit for the cost used a lot off them and i hope to fix this shortly to finish a safety function curcit blown 5 now every time i fix part off the issue it comes back got the chip transistor sheet had a RF chip once put a npn that should have worked but blow all the line on the 4 pin selection same type but on for a slightly different use fine??😕on top did you know led can be used to stabilize function that would generally trip a 555 set of other had one that had 2 led for a on check on relay though save the juice the hole curcit went spastic you know that thor stuff in light??????.

[@marcosvega3464]

Does this amplify an automotive engine control module pwm 5v signal output to 12v dc... need it to drive a 12vdc solenoid 5.4 watts?

[@thenande]

@@marcosvega3464 did it work?

[@marcosvega3464]

@@thenande have not tested one

[@badeadrian]

Can I use it to reduce the voltage for 3,7v rechargeable batteries? I want to make a rechargeable battery for my Transistor tester... it's working with 9v battery... and I do have plenty of 3,7v rechargeable batteries...im thinking to connect them in series and after to reduce the voltage to 9v...

[@robojax]

This is clearly titled as boost converter and the output will always be higher than input.

[@badeadrian]

@@robojax Thanks 👍....

[@davemartin6170]

Thanks for the detailed review. Question: if I want to use a laptop USB port to power a 12V device, what would be the maximum watts I could get on the 12V output for a long period of time? Could I get 12W (12V) for say 10 hours without the unit overheating?

[@robojax]

You are welcome. We can't say what is the current (A) of a USB. You should check the laptop manufacturer datasheet . Usually it is 1A. USB is 5V. so P=VxI, I is ampere P=5x1=5W and if it is 1A, you will get 90% of 5W.

[@davemartin6170]

​ Robojax Thanks for the reply. Sorry, I wasn't clear with my question: Assuming that the USB can give up to 5A (at 5V), what is the maximum Watts at 12V that this cable (your favourite one) could transfer to a 12V device? I have a music amp that draws between 8W and 12W at 12V. I'm wondering whether this cable could handle stepping up 12W for extended periods of time (assuming that the USB port is able to)? (Your tests didn't cover 5V to 12V step-up).

[@otagophysio]

Hi, I wanted to step up 3V stable output from arduino to at least 7- 10 V for the load. But looks like this is not working for me. Did this thing broke? Should I try a new one? I have turned the screw many times in both clockwise and anticlockwise direction nothing is happening? Any guess?

[@SnapTexas]

Same problem here . Have you found a solution,Any one Help.

[@EngMohammedMunawar]

Hi dear. Can you inform to me the both smd capacitors value which is placed on left side and right side of the small chip. Thanks and regards

[@robojax]

Hi, see the datasheet here www.olimex.com/Products/Breadboarding/BB-PWR-3608/resources/MT3608.pdf they have mentioned the capacitors values

[@robojax]

and here is schematic for the module www.kynix.com/editor_u/pdf/20220222/Operation-Of-the-Mt3608-Step-Up-Module.jpg shown in this page www.kynix.com/components/MT3608-DC-DC-Converter-Datasheet-Circuit-Schematic.html

[@Kt-ez5so]

Thank you for the video. Is it possible to connect 2 of these circuits in parallel to get double the current. I want to get 11V 1.5A. I only have a 5V 2A and a 5V 1A power supply

[@robojax]

You are welcome. if you can set maximum the voltage exactly the same for both modules. Yes it will work. for power output see the result as I don't remember what voltage or current this module worked.

[@Kt-ez5so]

@@robojax Okay😊

[@rkrafi6008]

Xl6009 or mt3608 which one is better?

[@robojax]

to different thing. I am not sure.

[@geartech3860]

Obviously it cannot handle the 2amps it advertises. These boards have a bad reputation of burning up. I would definitely not use it for my projects. Good demo thanks for putting that out there,people need to know what they are buying.

[@bhajo16]

Hey Robo, Can i use it at 5v 2A to 9v 2A im planning to use it to power my guitar pedal board with 5 pedals 600mah each.

[@robojax]

No you can not. The power you are providing is 5V and 2A, 5x2=10W, and you are expecting to 9V and 2A which is 9x2=18W. You can get 10W if efficiency is 100%. In this case you will get less than 10W.

[@abhijeetdeshmukh969]

Can I use it to have an output of 150mA - 27V with 1.5A - 5V Input. Will it be able to even covert 27V from 5V.?

[@robojax]

it is all about power P, voltage V and Current I. Now P=V*I, input V=5V, I=1.5V, P=5*1.5 = 7.5W and using for output this P=I*V we can find I=P÷V, P=7W because0.5W is wasted as heat. V=27V, I=P÷V= 7÷27=0.259A so yes you can get 250mA. Now remember it is all about power.

[@cyclomiha]

Hmm. If input is 7.4V, is that chip able to provide 1.5A@12V?

[@robojax]

it will for sure output 12V because it is boost converter. It is all about power P=IxV where I is current in Ampere. Output power can NEVER be greater than input. We will always have 5% to 20% losses.

[@geoathan1]

I want to connect 2 same modules MT3608 in the outputs 3.3V/16A and 5v/25A of a PSU ATX. Can I do this? Is there a danger about the high output currents 16A and 25A of PSU ATX for damage (burning)?

[@robojax]

hello, it seems you have not watched the video. the maximum output is 2A only.

[@geoathan1]

@@robojax Hi my friend. I have watched the video. I know the maximum output is 2A. I think you have not see my question. I ask about the INPUT of the high currents 16A and 25A of PSU ATX.

[@matthewmcneal2769]

Can this be used to just boost a power drop back to 5V. I'm making a long LED run and would like to patch in something that will boost the power back up to the original voltage as it starts to drop.

[@robojax]

first why power drop? if power drop is not due to weakness of sours. This booster uses the power. if the source can supply enough current, it will boost it.

[@maxj777]

Nice, thanks a lot. But What's the minimum input voltage?

[@robojax]

Your question made me watch the video. So you skipped the video. It has been answered in video. I answer all questions if not answered in the video. So please watch .

[@maxj777]

@@robojax Thanks a lot. I was referring to the minimum operating voltage regardless of output voltage. If I explain again; the minimum voltage to power on the circuit. Thank you.

[@genelkonular2638]

@@maxj777 İnput......: 2-24 volt output....: 28 volt max Amper...: 2 amper

[@rehanshayaan6872]

Bhayya good morning. Can I connect MT3608 boost converter to output of TP4056 while it is charging an 18650 battery? Please reply

[@robojax]

Yes you can.

[@Lann91]

So basically, with a decent heatsink/cooling, it could work even better?

[@robojax]

Yes

[@rossevans2814]

Hello, Can use 3 of these these things in parallel to get a higher amp output (about 2a) at 12v? Could I connect the output wires from 3 modules? Thank you

[@robojax]

theoretically yes. But practically very hard. it would be very hard to set EXACT voltage and current. If there is slight difference, then one module will act as source and the other as load and that would be very bad and they might overheat quickly. Get this item instead kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3uTXodqqr2dd7s

[@rossevans2814]

@@robojax thank you

[@ivanmikic8061]

Hi,i buy the same voltage booster,will it burn if i connect to 12 v car battery or it is not recomended,greeting

[@robojax]

No. You can connect the input to 12V.

[@durugyarpad8024]

when i connect 5v from a usb output and transform it to 12v it makes a weird clicking noise. Have you any idea what cause it?

[@robojax]

There might be vibration from the largest piece which is inductor or coil.

[@user123-pf5ib]

Hi. I have a power bank 20.000mah 5v output dc 3A and i want to step up to 13.8v 1A it will be successful or fail?

[@robojax]

Hi, calculate the input power 3x5=15W and the output power 14x1=14W output is less than input, so it should work. See my test as I don’t remember what value was on he current at that voltage. If it is 1A output then you bare good.

[@anthonysanico1045]

Sir i have a question What if i put 5v 20amp Convert to 12v 1amp It can be? Or it will burn? Because of high amphere input? Thanks sir

[@robojax]

see my replay to other comment.

[@Devendr099]

If we input 5volt and out 9volt What will be maximum current?

[@robojax]

I believe that is exactly why I made the video to answer these types of questions. so please watch and come to conclusion.

[@mirceacluj]

Foarte util aparatul de masura cu afisaje Arduino..ce denumire poarta pe Aliexpres?

[@robojax]

Link-urile pentru a-l achiziționa se află în descrierea de sub videoclip.

[@muazzamri1222]

Hello sir, can we step up 5V to 12V or above with 2A ?

[@geartech3860]

Not with that board

[@brotherjm1854]

What will happen if you increase the input voltage? Let's say you set the voltage to 12v and you increase the input up to 12.6v or higher.

[@robojax]

I believe I have shown it. The output will not change if you change input

[@tinothankachen4405]

I have to convert 3.7v - 5v I am Using a lipo battery. I am giving power to an Arduino pro mini. I have to rotate 3 × 3.7 v motors. Is it the best option ? Plz hlp.

[@robojax]

voltage has no meaning. it is the power or current that is important. I have shown how much current (power =voltage X current) this module can handle. so see that and if the total current for your motors does not exceed the value I shown, yes you can use it. for the the voltage I have shown what is the minimum voltage that you can connect.

[@SV-2277]

Sir can I give input 9v 2amp or 5v 2amp and keep constant output as 12v will this work or would impact later.

[@robojax]

Please watch . This what I made the video for. I have demonstrated many voltage and current.

[@Random_4400]

Can it supply 3 amps or 2 amps because all of the listings on aliexpress says 2 amps same model number same one

[@Random_4400]

Ok i see now thanks for your video

[@nayakacreativity3639]

Can it continue work at input 3.7v and the output 24V 0.19A ?

[@robojax]

Ye so believe if you monitor the temperature. So test it for 2 days in a safe place see if works

[@davyponte]

Sorry but i don’t understand... what is the max power that it can work?

[@robojax]

I don't know . I have to watch it to tell you. So watch and see what is the maximum current and voltage I got VxI =Power

[@Lann91]

Can't power my 12V 1.05A fan with it properly. From 5V source. When i increase the current limit, around 1.58A it starts to show voltage limit, then current limit on the bench psu, and the fan spins down a little, then back up again, and then down, it repeats. Measured the output, it was around 7.6V instead of 12V.

[@robojax]

Your total output power can be more than the input power. Is the input power enough?

[@Lann91]

@@robojax I mean, if i set the psu to not limit the current, and set the voltage to 5V on it, shouldn't the boost converter just draw enought current to power a 12V fan that i'm using with? Or i'm totally getting this wrong.

[@robojax]

It should get 12v and the output current is what I have tested it as I don’t remember. Yes it should

[@Lann91]

@@robojax It is working with a lower current fan (0.3A), but i needed the bigger one, for a fume extractor project. Guess i will need to find another solution, to drive that 1.05A fan, gonna get some laptop psu or something. Anyways, thanks for the help and reply, and thank you for your videos.

[@revolution5547]

But you can add mosfet on the chips output then it will not heat up that much and will deliver more curent(sorry about my english)

[@robojax]

Yes you can change it. But my review is about this module itself without any change.

[@revolution5547]

@@robojax i know but i just say how you can improve it(my english sucks)

[@robojax]

Just add heat sink.

[@revolution5547]

@@robojax if you add mosfet then you can get more curent out of it

[@robojax]

not with this module.

[@redmidubai3005]

Does this converter work backwards or if applied 27 volts on output will it generate 3 v on input?

[@robojax]

No it doesn't. That type of converter is called Step Down or Buck converter. This is just boost converter.

[@MrStarbit]

Hope you could possibly help. I was looking at these but after watching your video I don't think these work for me. I need to boost 5v-9v but I'll be varying the input voltage between 2-5v and I need the output voltage to move in relation to the input voltage. Is there a similar product that will do this for me? Thank you in advance

[@robojax]

What you are looking for is called amplifier. This is regulator and keeps the output fixed regardless of input voltage. Amplifier will have some gain factor for example x3 or x100 or x2.5 and whatever the input is, it will multiply it by the fact as longs as it is within the limit of the device.

[@MrStarbit]

Robojax Is there an amplifier you would recommend. I basically need it so expression pedal that puts out 0-5v but I need it to put out 0-9or10v

[@MrStarbit]

Robojax not sure if I'm completely wrong but could I just use a standard 10w 8ohm speaker amplifier or would I need something more specific to accept the 5v coming in?

[@robojax]

Speaker amplifier is not suitable as the input and output are non linear, meaning the output doesn't follow the input in a straight line. it is more curved and you will not get desired result. How ever it is possible to convert or make one of these modules to your application using arduino. But you would try different module and find the right one. Using Arduino you will read the pedal voltage, and correctly send signal to the potentiometer point of the voltage regulator and will act as if you rotate the potentiometer and the output voltage is changed.

[@MrStarbit]

Robojax thank you :)

[@UBsLab]

Can I charge a 3.7v battery to 4.2v with this module?

[@robojax]

I made this video to answer all those questions. Please watch without escaping, I am sure you will find the answer.

[@robertfaney4148]

Can i get 2A at 5V output with 3V input please ? In boost mode only I need as I have 3.7 V 18650 battery. Also please tell me the load you are using - I just use 5ohm two resistors in parallel.

[@robojax]

it is very bad idea to charger battery with this a s this does not limit current. you should get a module with Constant Current or CC so you can set the limit and that way your battery will not get damaged. Good luck

[@robertfaney4148]

I think you have totally misunderstood. I'm not looking to charge a battery in first place. I 'm trying to connect a load to this booster that draws 2A at 5Volts. Is this booster good for such application ?

[@robojax]

I am sorry, then. I don't remember how much it can output. To get answer you have to watch it.

[@robertfaney4148]

@@robojax i watched it - you go high all the time never go low- so it is simply not available to watch. do you know any booster chip that can boost from as low as 2v to 5 v please ?thank you

[@s6a6n6d6m6a6n]

I have the same unit - but upon testing I found that the potentiometer does not do anything. This unit is merely functioning as a pass-through. Something's not working - no matter which way i turn the pot, and for how many ever turns, VOUT is always the same as VIN. Since they're so cheap, i ordered a bunch more. Likely a faulty unit, but any ideas till i get the next shipment?

[@robojax]

I faced the same issue and was thinking exactly the same way (mentioned in video) that you have to turn it at least 15 turn before you see the affect. I even opened a ticket to get refund for the item but the seller told me to turn it at least 15 turn and it worked.

[@s6a6n6d6m6a6n]

Robojax yeah 15 turns is not the problem, I must've turned it 300 times in either direction, but VOUT does not change. I've even measured the resistance of the pot at various turns and it seems the wiper effect is working. I suspect a bad transistor perhaps, cuz this version has a crappy tiny one, not the big xl6009.

[@robojax]

I don't know. it could be many thing could go wrong.

[@mahound9]

I'm having the same problem. Vout is .1V lower than Vin. Trimmer does nothing. I've tried grounding it, I've taken the chip off and swapped it around backward... Seems like my batch of 5 arrived with dead chips. Perhaps something happened during shipping when it was x-rayed by customs? Let me know if you have any developments.

[@stevenmartin1962]

I only had 1 out of 5 work. The other 4/5 defective

[@sabbirahamed3183]

Hello sir i have 11.1v power supply and i want to made 12v router ups for my tenda ac10 router is this good for this project?

[@robojax]

read previous email.

[@sabbirahamed3183]

@@robojax already read bro i want 12v voltage and 2amp current is this converter work continuously 24×7

[@tascode]

Yes!! thanks mate. subscribed for this.

[@robojax]

You are welcome. Thank you.

[@jeffreylielferrer3862]

can you try showing us the lowest voltage input it can support?

[@robojax]

That is what I have done I believe

[@esecallum]

i replaced the100k 25 turn multi turn pot with a normal 100 normal 270 degree trimpot. the 25 trimpot is really stupid and you need a screwdriver and there is no knob for it anywhere

[@gojohnnygo6869]

I am looking for a electronic load like the one you have. Will you please tell me the model, web site and other info for me to order one. If you have recommendations for other units please let me know. Thank you.

[@robojax]

www.amazon.ca/dp/B07B8ZWX2X

[@CashDigger]

How about it with 3,6V in and 9V out (with 500mA) Is it stable or to HOT?

[@robojax]

I am sorry I don't have it in had now. You can deduce if it gets hot or not from from thee other test results.

[@kamiron2007]

It's will take approx 1.5 amps at 3.6 to give 9 volts at 500 ma it will get hot. But the main failure of this module is when the 3.6 volts decreases it will boost the volts more than the 9 volts which will burn or kick your working device out of this world for sure. Soon I'll make a video my self showing the amps drawn in and amps drawn out.

[@alnicospeaker]

I bought 3 of those very modules from ebay - none of them seem to work, I tried 5V USB in and get out 4,7-ish volts out, turning the adjustment pot (multiple turns!)does absolutely nothing, stays at 4,7V. On Tried 9V battery as input, the same behaviour on all three modules, am I doing something wrong o_O ? I'm not a total electronics noob and double-checked polarity in/out side..

[@robojax]

you have to try and rotate it. This exactly what happened to me. I have over 10pcs and almost giving up thinking they are all bad. But they worked.

[@alnicospeaker]

@@robojax Thank you for your answer, but what do you mean "rotate it" ? I did of course triple-check for correct polarity! Or do you mean the modules are mis-labeled?

[@paragreen77]

@@alnicospeaker rotate the trimpot 360x clockwise or counterclockwise..don't give up. :) mine stuck same as you, but after so many rotation, the voltage start increasing.