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zagg:
Hello all !

I'm looking for a "simple and low cost" DC dummy load (kit or mounted) for testing my homemade power supply.
Anyone know where I can buy one ? (I leave in France).

Dave, you use a dummy load on some videos, can you give us more information about it ? :-p

Thanks in advance !!!

Davy

Zero999:
The simplist solution is just a resistor, the next step up is a rheostat (a high powered variable resistor). Beyond that, you could use a constant currnet load, connect different value resistors in parallel with MOSFETs or do something more exotic like using an analogue multiplier to make a MOSFET purely Ohmic.

deephaven:
http://www.eevblog.com/2010/08/01/eevblog-102-diy-constant-current-dummy-load-for-power-supply-and-battery-testing/

johnmx:
I have build one:
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/index.php?topic=2487.0

Also, check this page:
http://www.edn.com/contents/images/6541379.pdf

zagg:
Hello,

Thanks to all for your quick reply.

Have a nice day,

Davy

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