{"product_id":"mini360-ultra-small-dc-step-down-buck-converter-module","title":"Mini360 Ultra-Small 1-15V Output DC-DC Step-Down Buck Converter Module for RCs, Quadcopters, Drones","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📋 Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini360 is an ultra-miniature DC-DC step-down (buck) voltage regulator module built around the \u003cstrong\u003eMPS MP1482DS synchronous rectifier IC\u003c\/strong\u003e. It accepts an input voltage of 4.75V to 18V and provides an adjustable output from 1.0V to 15V, set via a small onboard potentiometer. At just\u003cspan\u003e 0.67 x 0.43 x 0.16 inches (17 × 11 × 4 mm) and weighing only 0.04 ounces (1 gram)\u003c\/span\u003e, it's one of the smallest buck converter modules available — purpose-built for weight- and space-critical applications like RC airplanes, quadcopters, drones, and compact DIY electronics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe synchronous rectification design delivers up to 96% conversion efficiency, meaning very little energy is wasted as heat — a massive improvement over linear regulators like the 7805. Whether you need to step down a 2S\/3S LiPo battery to 5V for a flight controller, or convert a 12V supply to 3.3V for a sensor, the Mini360 gets the job done in a tiny footprint with no software or programming required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a step-down (buck) converter only — the output voltage must always be set lower than the input voltage. Always set and verify the output voltage with a multimeter before connecting your load. Maximum continuous output current is 1.8A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Small Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Just 17 × 11 × 4 mm and 1 gram, ideal for weight- and space-sensitive builds like drones and RC aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Input Range\u003c\/strong\u003e — Accepts 4.75V to 18V DC input, compatible with 2S through 4S LiPo batteries and common DC adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Output\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1.0V to 15V DC, easily set with the onboard potentiometer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 96% conversion efficiency thanks to synchronous rectification, far superior to linear regulators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.8A Continuous \/ 2A Peak\u003c\/strong\u003e — Handles most low-power loads with headroom for brief current surges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Output Ripple\u003c\/strong\u003e — 30mV at no load for clean, stable power delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Thermal Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — 160°C thermal shutdown protects the IC from overheating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Temperature Range\u003c\/strong\u003e — Operates from -40°C to +85°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Software Required\u003c\/strong\u003e — Pure hardware solution; just wire it up and adjust the trimpot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📊 Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegulator IC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPS MP1482DS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-isolated synchronous buck (step-down) regulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 4.75V – 18V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDC 1.0V – 15V (adjustable via potentiometer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8A continuous, 2A peak\/surge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConversion Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 96%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Frequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340 KHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Ripple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30mV (no-load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e± 0.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Regulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e± 2.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Shutdown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160°C (built-in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40°C to +85°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 17 × 11 × 4 mm (0.67 x 0.43 x 0.16 inches) L × W × H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 gram (0.04 ounces)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📌 Pinout \/ Pad Layout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini360 has four solder pads — two for input and two for output. Pad labels are printed on the reverse (bottom) side of the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePositive DC input (4.75V – 18V)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN−\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNegative DC input (Ground)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUT+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePositive DC output (1.0V – 15V, adjusted by trimpot)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUT−\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNegative DC output (Ground)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe onboard potentiometer (trimpot) on the top side of the board adjusts the output voltage. A small Phillips or flathead screwdriver is needed to turn it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🔌 Wiring \/ Connections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini360 uses solder pads rather than screw terminals or pin headers. Soldering is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder your power source's positive (+) wire to the \u003cstrong\u003eIN+\u003c\/strong\u003e pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder your power source's negative (−) wire to the \u003cstrong\u003eIN−\u003c\/strong\u003e pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder your load's positive (+) wire to the \u003cstrong\u003eOUT+\u003c\/strong\u003e pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder your load's negative (−) wire to the \u003cstrong\u003eOUT−\u003c\/strong\u003e pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🚀 Getting Started\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 1: Set the Output Voltage (Before Connecting Your Load)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect your input power source (4.75V–18V) to the IN+ and IN− pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith no load connected, use a multimeter set to DC voltage across the OUT+ and OUT− pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a small screwdriver to turn the onboard potentiometer until the multimeter reads your desired output voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurning the potentiometer clockwise typically increases the voltage; counterclockwise decreases it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStep 2: Connect Your Load\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisconnect the input power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolder your load wires to the OUT+ and OUT− pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReconnect the input power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify the output voltage again under load — it may shift slightly and need a minor trimpot adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Important:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always set and verify the output voltage with a multimeter before connecting your load. The potentiometer may be set to any arbitrary voltage from the factory. Never assume the output is safe for your load without measuring it first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🎯 Typical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRC Aircraft \u0026amp; Drones\u003c\/strong\u003e — Step down 2S\/3S\/4S LiPo battery voltage to 5V for flight controllers, receivers, or servos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuadcopters\u003c\/strong\u003e — Power FPV cameras, video transmitters, or GPS modules from the main battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArduino \u0026amp; Microcontroller Projects\u003c\/strong\u003e — Provide a regulated 5V or 3.3V supply from a higher-voltage battery or adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry Pi\u003c\/strong\u003e — Power a Pi from a 12V source (set output to 5.1V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLED Projects\u003c\/strong\u003e — Step down voltage for LED strips or individual LEDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable Electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e — Regulate battery voltage for custom handheld devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplacing Linear Regulators\u003c\/strong\u003e — Drop-in efficiency upgrade over 7805 or similar linear regulators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Power\u003c\/strong\u003e — Provide clean, regulated power to sensors in remote or embedded systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ Important Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep-down only.\u003c\/strong\u003e The output voltage must always be lower than the input voltage. This module cannot boost (step up) voltage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo reverse polarity protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Connecting the input with reversed polarity will damage the module.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage is not factory-set.\u003c\/strong\u003e The potentiometer may be at any arbitrary position when you receive the module. Always measure before connecting a load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.8A continuous maximum.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2A rating is for peak\/surge only. Sustained loads should stay at or below 1.8A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficiency varies with conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 96% figure is a maximum under ideal conditions. Larger voltage differentials and higher currents reduce efficiency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo enable\/disable pin.\u003c\/strong\u003e The module is always active when input power is applied.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolder pads only.\u003c\/strong\u003e There are no screw terminals, pin headers, or connectors. Soldering is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintain voltage headroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the input voltage at least 1V–2V above your desired output for best regulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📦 What's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Mini360 DC-DC Step-Down Buck Converter Module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e📄 Documentation \u0026amp; Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Mini360 DC-DC Step-Down Buck Converter Module User Guide\" href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/mini360-ultra-small-dc-dc-step-down-buck-converter-module-user-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUser Guide — Wiring, Voltage Adjustment, Applications \u0026amp; Troubleshooting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"All Buck Converter Module User Guides\" href=\"\/blogs\/learn\/tagged\/buck-converters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAll Buck Converter Module User Guides\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSold and supported by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/envistiamall.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnvistia Mall\u003c\/a\u003e. Ships from the USA. For wiring diagrams, setup instructions, and troubleshooting, see the User Guide. The manufacturer and Envistia LLC (dba Envistia Mall) are not responsible for any damages or losses resulting from the use of this product. Always follow proper electrical safety practices when working with electronic components. Specifications are based on manufacturer data and are subject to change without notice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Envistia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28453683337,"sku":"EM-POWER-0008","price":2.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1641\/0911\/files\/mini360-ultra-small-1-17v-output-dc-dc-step-down-buck-converter-module-rcs-quadcopters-drones-diy-2541554.jpg?v=1775678410","url":"https:\/\/envistiamall.com\/products\/mini360-ultra-small-dc-step-down-buck-converter-module","provider":"Envistia Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}