{"product_id":"xwst-dc-12v-24v-to-dc-5v-buck-converter-1a","title":"XWST DC-DC Buck Converter — 12V\/24V to 5V (1A \/ 2A \/ 3A) IP67 Waterproof","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700\u0026display=swap');\n  .nzn-desc .tagline{font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;color:#333;border-left:3px solid #e07e2c;padding-left:16px;margin-bottom:32px}\n  .nzn-desc .section-title{font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#e07e2c;margin-bottom:14px}\n  .nzn-desc .specs-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-bottom:32px;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:14px}\n  .nzn-desc .specs-table tr{border-bottom:1px solid #ebebeb}\n  .nzn-desc .specs-table tr:last-child{border-bottom:none}\n  .nzn-desc .specs-table td{padding:10px 8px}\n  .nzn-desc .specs-table td:first-child{color:#888;width:42%;font-size:14px}\n  .nzn-desc .specs-table td:last-child{font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a}\n  .nzn-desc .uses-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px;margin-bottom:32px}\n  .nzn-desc .use-item{background:#f7f7f7;border-left:3px solid #e07e2c;padding:12px 14px;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;line-height:1.5;color:#2a2a2a}\n  .nzn-desc .note{background:#fafafa;border:1px solid #e8e8e8;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#888;line-height:1.6}\n  .nzn-desc .note strong{color:#555}\n  .nzn-desc .setup-box{background:#f0f7ff;border-left:3px solid #4a90d9;padding:14px 16px;font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:13px;color:#2c4a6e;line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:32px;border-radius:0 4px 4px 0}\n  .nzn-desc .faq-item{margin-bottom:12px}\n  .nzn-desc .faq-q{font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:3px}\n  .nzn-desc .faq-a{font-family:'DM Sans',sans-serif;font-size:13.5px;color:#555;line-height:1.5;padding-left:14px;border-left:2px solid #e07e2c}\n  .nzn-desc hr.divider{border:none;border-top:1px solid #ebebeb;margin:28px 0}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nzn-desc\" style=\"max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"tagline\"\u003eSteps down 12V or 24V DC to a stable, regulated 5V output. IP67 waterproof sealed inside a rugged aluminium housing — built for permanent installation in automotive, marine, 3D printer, and solar applications. Available in 1A, 2A, and 3A output variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V – 24V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V DC (regulated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1A \/ 2A \/ 3A — select variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConversion Efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt;93%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRipple (full load)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40mV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo-Load Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaterproof Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP67\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHousing Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44 × 25 × 22mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Hole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4mm diameter, 51mm spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e−40°C to +80°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOver-temperature, short circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003eVariant Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1A (5W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArduino, ESP32, small sensors, webcam, single LED strip controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2A (10W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 3\/Zero, BTT HDMI display, Klipper host, USB charging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3A (15W)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 4\/5, Pi + display + webcam combined, multiple USB devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003eWiring\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed (Input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12V – 24V positive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack (Input)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround \/ negative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed (Output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V positive out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack (Output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGround \/ negative out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"setup-box\"\u003eInput and output wire pairs are pre-attached — connect input wires to your 12V\/24V supply and output wires to your device. The input and output share a common ground; do not reverse polarity on the input side.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ctable class=\"specs-table\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 ×\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXWST waterproof buck converter (selected current variant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-attached\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput wires (red\/black) + output wires (red\/black)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"uses-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-item\"\u003e3D printing — power Raspberry Pi Klipper host from 12V\/24V PSU\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-item\"\u003eAutomotive — USB charging \u0026amp; device powering from 12V supply\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-item\"\u003eCamper van, caravan \u0026amp; boat 12V systems requiring 5V accessories\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-item\"\u003eSolar battery systems — clean 5V rail from 12V or 24V battery bank\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-item\"\u003ePowering Arduino, ESP32 \u0026amp; microcontrollers from existing 12V supply\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"use-item\"\u003eIoT sensor nodes \u0026amp; embedded systems requiring permanent 5V\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"section-title\"\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eCan this power a Raspberry Pi 4?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes — select the 3A variant. The Pi 4 draws up to 1.2–2A under load; the 3A variant provides comfortable headroom, especially if you have a display or USB devices attached.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eWill it work from a 12V car battery?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes. The input range is 12–24V DC, making it ideal for vehicle, caravan, and marine use. Engine start voltage dips are handled by the wide input range.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-q\"\u003eIs the IP67 rating genuine — can I mount it outdoors?\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"faq-a\"\u003eYes. IP67 means it's fully dust-tight and can withstand temporary submersion in water. It's suitable for outdoor enclosures and under-bonnet mounting provided the wire connections themselves are weatherproofed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"note\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Select the correct current variant for your load. Running a device continuously near the rated maximum will reduce lifespan. Weight 45g. 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