Power Electronics Kit: Build Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost Converters
Power Electronics Kit: Build Buck, Boost, and Buck-Boost Converters from Scratch
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Move from textbook theory to real hardware by building three fundamental switching topologies on a perfboard. This kit turns your bench into a power electronics lab where you drive MOSFETs with dedicated IR2110 gate drivers, pulse-width modulate from an Arduino, and quantify both efficiency and output ripple - exactly the skills demanded in research, industry, and core electrical engineering curricula.
What You'll Build
A fully operational power converter test bench capable of step-down (buck), step-up (boost), and inverting (buck-boost) operation. Each topology shares a common gate-drive and control platform, so you can quickly reconfigure, measure, and compare performance. The assembled perfboard becomes a permanent reference platform for efficiency mapping, ripple analysis, and control-loop exploration.
What You'll Learn
- Selecting power MOSFETs and matching gate drive requirements using the IR2110 high/low-side driver
- Designing inductor and capacitor output filters to meet ripple and transient specifications
- Measuring converter efficiency and output voltage ripple under varying duty cycles and loads
- Debugging high-current switching circuits on perfboard with proper layout, decoupling, and thermal management
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| IR2110 Gate Driver | 2 |
| IRF540N MOSFET | 4 |
| Inductor 100�H | 2 |
| 1000�F 50V Capacitor | 4 |
| Schottky Diode | 5 |
| Arduino Uno R3 | 1 |
| 30V 3A PSU | 1 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 1 |
| Perfboard | 2 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
This advanced lab module is built for B.Tech EEE and ECE students tackling power electronics courses, final-year projects, or Smart India Hackathon challenges requiring converter hardware. M.Tech researchers and faculty setting up lab experiments at IITs, NITs, VIT, BITS Pilani, and other engineering colleges find it a ready-to-use platform for efficiency and ripple measurements. If you have basic to intermediate electronics assembly skills and want a structured, measurement-focused workflow, this kit delivers exactly that.
Built and Backed by Compoden
Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project - accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.
What if I get stuck during the build?
Our AI build companion, trained on this exact kit, provides step-by-step troubleshooting. Simply scan the QR code on the box or message us on WhatsApp for immediate guidance.
Can I measure ripple without an oscilloscope?
You can estimate ripple indirectly using a multimeter and the Arduino's analog input, but for accurate visualization we recommend a basic oscilloscope. The AI companion suggests affordable options that work well with this setup.
Is the kit ready for a power electronics research project?
Absolutely. The perfboard layout and gate driver design allow you to modify topologies, swap loads, and instrument the circuit for data logging. Many users extend it as a testbed for closed-loop control or efficiency mapping.
What else do I need apart from what's included?
You'll need a digital multimeter, safety glasses, and standard hand tools like wire strippers. A notebook for recording efficiency and ripple data is helpful. All power and control components are in the box.
Buck, boost and buck-boost converters built on perfboard with MOSFET gate drivers - measure efficiency and ripple.
What's in this kit
- IR2110 Gate Driver x2
- IRF540N MOSFET x4
- Inductor 100�H x2
- 1000�F 50V Caps x4
- Schottky Diodes x5
- Arduino Uno R3
- 30V 3A PSU
- Soldering Iron
- Solder Wire
- Perfboard x2
Choose your assembly option:
- Soldering Kit - 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
- Breadboard Combo - 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.
Ask Soldr above what you can build with this — it knows every Compoden kit this part appears in.
Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items