
T1 steps down AC
voltage from 115VAC (or 220VAC) to about 8VAC and is then rectified via
bridge rectifier BR1 to about 11.52Vdc. C1 filters off the AC ripple. If
you find the circuit output too noisy add another electrolytic capacitor
over the output terminals. Value can be between 10 and 100uF/25V. The
output voltage is variable with the 10K-potentiometer while keeping the
current constant.
T1 =
115/8 VAC transformer. Center Tap not needed.
Q1 = 2N1613, NTE128, or substitute. (TO-39 case)
On coolrib!
BR1 = 40V, 4A. (Check max current of your
mini-drill and add 2A)
R1 = 470 ohm, 5%
R2 = 1K, 5%
P1 = Potentiometer, 10K
C1 = 1000uF, 25V, electrolytic
C2 = 0.1uF (100nF), ceramic