In the schematic it looks like the bridge diodes are connected backwards. The DC terminals go to the coil and the AC terminals are labeled for DC. If things are working at all, I presume this is just a misdrawn component. Allen > -----Original Message----- > From: piclist-bounces@mit.edu [mailto:piclist- > bounces@mit.edu] On Behalf Of IVP > Sent: Monday, January 30, 2017 8:40 PM > To: Microcontroller discussion list - Public. > Subject: Re: [EE] 5V step-down no workee >=20 > I've added 6 more photos >=20 > https://www.flickr.com/photos/97814409@N04/sets/72157 > 675978832174 >=20 > Camera *is* focussed >=20 > Vin =3D 8.89 > Vout =3D 2.29 > Iin =3D 121mA > Iout =3D 302mA >=20 > Load is nominal 6R8, + wiring =3D > 7 ohms >=20 > No noticeable 50Hz ripple on Vin or Vout, a little HF noise >=20 >=20 >=20 > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2016.0.7998 / Virus Database: 4756/13867 - Release > Date: 01/30/17 >=20 > -- > http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list > archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .