DC One - Power Supply Unit

[Guest KAM-Lab]

Hello! I'm new to this forum and hope this is the correct place to post about our project. I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on this.
I guess that everyone here has PSU to power your electronic devices, but sometimes bench-top PSU are too big, complex and not flexible when you build a prototype or working on some simple project. We developed DC One for such cases, I think it could be interesting for hobbyist and professionals.

DC One is an interlocking, programmable, single-channel DC power supply for electronic projects. The modular, flexible design of the DC One allows it to be used as a single-output DC adapter, or stacked to meet multiple DC output requirements. Its modularity also eliminates the unused cables that accompany most conventional power supply designs.



Key Features and Benefits:

• Provides convenient, portable power for varied applications
• Reduces workspace clutter with small form factor
• Stacks easily thanks to interlocking design
• Offers maximum flexibility through battery or AC/DC converter
• Includes both visual and audible warning in the event of an overload
• Provides up to 12.5W of power with 12V input
  

Specifications

• Input voltage,  2.7...15V
• Output voltage,  2.5...14V
• Max continuous current, 2.5A at 5V
• USB connection, miniUSB
• UART interface for Bluetooth, logic levels - 3.3V, power supply - 5V
• Adjustable output current limit (this mode allows DC One to act as a current source to drive LEDs, etc.)
• Measuring: input voltage, output voltage, output current
• Control via USB and serial (with Bluetooth or USB-UART modules)
• Indicating and signals: status LED (work/error), buzzer (overload/owerheat)
• Reverse polarity and surge protection on input
• Output short circuit and overvoltage protection
• Thermal shutdown
• ESD protection on all inputs and outputs
  

The DC One unit allows easy, intuitive control by PC, Mac, Linux or Android using USB or Bluetooth.


More information you can find here - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/949348142/dc-one-power-supply-unit

Any comments and questions are welcome.