Covers the purpose and usage of power electronics (switches, relays, power supplies, etc).
Class Notes
These are some links that came up during the class, assembled by a class member:
Switching power supply - http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_FdGFE8NBDgc/TCxq1Q5FfTI/AAAAAAAADx0/vnbSG8Px5wc/s1600/Switch_Mode_Power_Supply_Circuit_Diagram.GIF
Linear regulator schem - https://www.eleccircuit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/lm317-linear-power-supply-regulator-15v3v45v5v6v9v_15a-1.jpg
Tweeks' high current, Arduino/RFID Project - https://photos.app.goo.gl/GDU9nwRyQKSgJHC49 (that had supply voltage issues that needed to move DOWN from a 12 or 9v wal ward down to a 7.5v supply)
Higher Quality Switching Arduinos: https://www.pololu.com/category/125/arduino
Cheap LCD Lab Supply: https://smile.amazon.com/Akozon-Step-Down-Communication-Converter-0-5-000A/dp/B07HFRGMJP
Hacking ATX Supply to Lab Supply - https://pcbsmoke.wordpress.com/2012/11/21/converting-an-atx-power-supply-into-a-dc-bench-supply/
LDO Regulator Arduinos - https://www.rugged-circuits.com/microcontroller-boards/ruggeduino-se-special-edition
LDO Drop In Replacement for 7805: https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/murata-power-solutions-inc/OKI-78SR-5-1-5-W36-C/811-2196-5-ND/2259781
Nice ATX Supply For Hacking: https://www.newegg.com/segotep-gp-series-650w-fully-modular/p/1HU-00Z0-00007