Build your own cc inverter?

Tom10167 · 06-October-03, 11:03 AM

Has anyone? I took all the plastic/heatshrink stuff off of mine, to see what parts I would need. It's two resistors, three capacitors, two plugs(one for power, one for the actual cathode)and the big block with copper wire wrapped around it. I have a feeling the hardest things will be getting a PCB and getting the high voltage copper thing.

I know this is a poor description, sorry.

HawkEye_Pierce · 06-October-03, 07:16 PM

All you need is a step-up transformer (The box you saw) this converts the 12v line to about 600v, the capacitor just helps even out the input voltage, resistors just are there to look cool.

I'll see what I can dig up, but you might have trouble finding a transformer with suitable windings.

carbongraphite · 06-October-03, 08:40 PM

you cant buy one why? it cost the same to buy a whole inverter than to get just the PCB. in fact the transformer alone will be special order and shipping will cost you more than the part.

Tom10167 · 06-October-03, 11:08 PM

Really? I was thinking Radioshack or some hobby shop. They are about $8, I was expecting the parts to be about $2.

06-October-03, 11:03 AM		#1 (permalink)
Tom10167 Apex Tech Maniac	Build your own cc inverter? Has anyone? I took all the plastic/heatshrink stuff off of mine, to see what parts I would need. It's two resistors, three capacitors, two plugs(one for power, one for the actual cathode)and the big block with copper wire wrapped around it. I have a feeling the hardest things will be getting a PCB and getting the high voltage copper thing. I know this is a poor description, sorry.

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06-October-03, 07:16 PM		#2 (permalink)
HawkEye_Pierce Ham Op-Hoe-rator	All you need is a step-up transformer (The box you saw) this converts the 12v line to about 600v, the capacitor just helps even out the input voltage, resistors just are there to look cool. I'll see what I can dig up, but you might have trouble finding a transformer with suitable windings.

06-October-03, 08:40 PM		#3 (permalink)
carbongraphite Pow - Hoe playa	you cant buy one why? it cost the same to buy a whole inverter than to get just the PCB. in fact the transformer alone will be special order and shipping will cost you more than the part.

06-October-03, 11:08 PM		#4 (permalink)
Tom10167 Apex Tech Maniac	Really? I was thinking Radioshack or some hobby shop. They are about $8, I was expecting the parts to be about $2.