DIY Arc Lighter
In this project I will show you how to create an oscillator circuit for a CCFL transformer and combine it with a couple of complementary parts like a LiPo battery, a switch and a charging board in order to make a portable arc lighter. But only proceed following these instructions if you have basic knowledge of electronics since the produced high voltage can be lethal. Let's get started!
Watch the Video!
The video gives you all information you need to recreate the project. In the following steps though I will present you some additional information to make building this project even simpler.
Order the Components!
Here you can find a parts list with example sellers (affiliate links). But the CCFL inverter that I used is only available in Germany and Austria. The worldwide link contains another inverter that should hopefully contain a decent transformer.
Ebay:
1x CCFL Inverter (for Germany/Austria): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/707-53477-19255-0/1?...
1x CCFL Inverter (Worldwide): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x 220nF Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x IRLU3110Z MOSFET: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x UF4007 Diode: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
2x 220Ω Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x 0.1mH Inductor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x 3.7V 220mAh 15C LiPo Battery: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x TP4056 Charging Board: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
1x Tactile Push Button: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...
Aliexpress:
1x CCFL Inverter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8wuEQ2
2x 220nF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dU4FEsB
2x IRLU3110Z MOSFET: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWTzGuq
2x UF4007 Diode: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYR45Bh
2x 220Ω Resistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTPpXjt
1x 0.1mH Inductor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTrNFSm
1x 3.7V 220mAh 15C LiPo Battery: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZtvdV8
1x TP4056 Charging Board: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX8n0hp
1x Tactile Push Button: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXIIMcP
Amazon.de:
1x CCFL Inverter: http://amzn.to/2jqamLT
2x 220nF Capacitor: http://amzn.to/2jqg7ZR
2x IRLU3110Z MOSFET: -
2x UF4007 Diode: http://amzn.to/2hlNgBY
2x 220Ω Resistor: http://amzn.to/2jq1XI7
1x 0.1mH Inductor: http://amzn.to/2jq9ffd
1x 3.7V 220mAh 15C LiPo Battery: http://amzn.to/2jqderU
1x TP4056 Charging Board: http://amzn.to/2eUvMNO
1x Tactile Push Button: http://amzn.to/2iRokTM
Do the Wiring!
Here you can find the schematic of the complete circuit along with a picture of my completed wiring. Feel free to use them as a reference while creating your own circuit.
Success!
You did it! You just created your own Arc Lighter!
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