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Review on πŸ”Œ High-Quality JacobsParts Mini360 3A DC Voltage Step Down Power Converter Buck Module – Multiple Output Options (3.3V, 5V, 9V, 12V) – Pack of 10 by Mike Cody

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Great for low current but overheats at 1.45A

Pros: Really tiny, kind of fits on a breadboard. Works at smaller currents. Cons: I've been trying to control a digital LED strip and while the module seems to work fine, it gets very hot. I can smell heat after about 1 minute of continuous operation (at 5V, 1.45A). The other, driving the ESP32 and audio player/amplifier module, works well without getting hot. The ESP/Audio setup draws between 10mA and 30mA (I haven't tested the audio output though. Most likely the results will be the same). They also have low levels of high-frequency noise, although they are not. problem in most cases. If you just need a tiny module to power something that draws little power, this is perfect. If you need more power, get something more powerful.

Pros
  • Lots of positive emotions
Cons
  • No power