00 - Acknowledgments

# Lonely Binary DC-DC Power Converter Getting Started Guide ## Copyright Notice **Author:** Lonely Binary **Date:** Written in 2025 **Copyright:** © 2025 Lonely Binary. All rights reserved. This manual is provided for educational purposes. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited. For more information, visit [lonelybinary.com](https://lonelybinary.com/). ## About the Book The _Lonely Binary DC-DC Power Converter Getting Started Guide_ by Lonely Binary is designed to empower beginners and hobbyists to master DC-DC power converters in electronics projects. This beginner-friendly guide offers a hands-on approach to understanding the various types of DC-DC converters—LDO regulators, buck, boost, buck-boost, and isolated converters—and their applications. With clear tutorials, practical examples, and step-by-step instructions, it demystifies voltage regulation for powering IoT devices, embedded systems, and battery-powered projects, including stabilizing 3.3V output from an 18650 battery. ## Acknowledgments Creating the _Lonely Binary DC-DC Power Converter Getting Started Guide_ has been an exciting journey, and we extend our heartfelt gratitude to those who made it possible: - **Electronics Component Manufacturers**: For designing reliable DC-DC converter modules and providing detailed datasheets that underpin the technical foundation of this guide. - **The Maker Community**: For their boundless enthusiasm in sharing circuit designs, application notes, and practical insights that inspire hobbyists and engineers to confidently work with power converters. - **Online Developer Communities**: A special thanks to the vibrant electronics communities on platforms like Reddit, Stack Overflow, and Hackaday for their invaluable tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and innovative project ideas. - **Our Dedicated Beta Testers**: Deep appreciation to the hobbyists, students, and engineers who tested early drafts, provided constructive feedback, and suggested practical projects to ensure this guide is clear, approachable, and engaging for all skill levels. - **Our Support Network**: To the friends, family, and supporters who encouraged us throughout, your belief in this project kept us motivated. A heartfelt thank you to YOU, the reader, for choosing to explore DC-DC power converters with the Lonely Binary DC-DC Converter Set. Your curiosity and passion for electronics drive us to continue creating and sharing knowledge!