You need to specify the current requirement for each voltage.

Regards,
John




> On Feb 19, 2016, at 8:03 PM, Rizalino Antonio de Guzman 
> <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> I opted for the LM317 design due to the adjustable feature, since im 
> supplying 3.3, 5, 12 and possibly 18V. we're controlling multiple solenoids, 
> stepper motors, various sensors and multiple BBB on one system. i was 
> thinking designing the p/s in a parallel manner where i have multiple LM317s 
> connected to a single source (ie. battery), output different voltages and 
> connected to the appropriate loads. any recommendations on how to approach 
> this problem would be appreciated.
> 
> 
> 
> Rizalino de Guzman
> 
> On Feb 19, 2016, at 7:11 PM, Graham <[email protected] 
> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
> 
>> The BBB requires a very stable supply.  The spec is 5.0 Volts plus/minus 
>> 0.25 Volts under all loads, none to maximum. If the supply, as viewed at the 
>> BBB PMC, goes above 5.5 or below 4.6 for even a few milliseconds, the PMC 
>> will go into protective shutdown.  Put a scope on the power leads and make 
>> sure your supply can stay inside the specifications, while the load is 
>> jumping around.
>> --- Graham
>> 
>> ==
>> 
>> On Friday, February 19, 2016 at 8:42:12 PM UTC-6, john3909 wrote:
>> Yep, a linear regulator will cook with a BBB attached. Assuming the BBB 
>> consumes 1A, then you will dissipate (25v - 5v) * 1A = 20Watts. This 
>> regulator cannot handle that power dissipation and will die. Better to use a 
>> switching regulator which has an efficiency of around 90% or better. 
>> 
>> 
>> Regards,
>> John
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Feb 19, 2016, at 5:15 PM, Rizalino Antonio de Guzman 
>>> <[email protected] <javascript:>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> given that my source voltage is 25V, i assumed that i should scale up this 
>>> resistor. ill give that a try next time. Thank you
>>> 
>>> Rizalino de Guzman
>>> 
>>> On Feb 19, 2016, at 6:06 PM, Bill Pretty <[email protected] 
>>> <javascript:>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Looking at your schematic, I believe that 1K is too large a value. It 
>>>> should be about 240 ohms and R2 should be scaled accordingly. It could be 
>>>> that the LM317 is taking too long to stabilize. You will notice that the 
>>>> application circuit provided by the data sheet uses a 240 ohm resistor.
>>>>  
>>>> From: [email protected] <javascript:> 
>>>> [mailto:[email protected] <javascript:>] On Behalf Of Rizalino 
>>>> de Guzman
>>>> Sent: Friday, February 19, 2016 7:06 PM
>>>> To: BeagleBoard
>>>> Subject: [beagleboard] Custom Power Supply
>>>>  
>>>> Hello, 
>>>> I am currently trying to build a power supply based on an LM317 to provide 
>>>> different voltage outputs, powered by a single voltage source. One of the 
>>>> loads is a Beaglebone Black. I'm curious as to why my beaglebone black 
>>>> does not turn on even when my p/s output is a steady 5V (give or take. my 
>>>> simulations show 4.6V while my actual circuit produces around 5.3V). I'm 
>>>> attaching a schematic of my LM317 power supply. When I hook up the 
>>>> beaglebone on a DC power supply, it turns on.  Any help would be 
>>>> appreciated. Thanks!
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