Easy DIY Induction Heater: 5 Steps (w/ Pictures) - Instructables
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Easy DIY Induction Heater: 5 Steps (w/ Pictures) - Instructables
Induction heating is so fascinating. The coil is not hot but can still heat any magnetic and conductive object to hundreds of degrees within seconds! The craziest part is that you can get your hands on a device like this for under $15, thanks to the ZVS Driver Module 5V-12V Low Voltage Induction Heating Board + Heating Coil. I have several of them, and I love to show how cool they are on my YouTube, as shown above.
Supplies
Parts:
3. DC Power Jack Socket Female (5.5 x 2.1 MM, 18AWG Cable)
Tools:
Soldering Iron/Solder
Drill/Drill-bits
Wood/Wood Glue
Super Glue (or Tape)
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​Solder the Coil Ends to the Induction Heating Module.
Create Your Base (Wood Structure) and Attach Your Induction Heating Module With Glue.
Drill a 3/8" Hole and Press-fit the Female Jack Connector
Drill a 3/8th Inch Hole in the Middle of the Top Wood Piece. Press-fit the Female Jack Connector into this hole. Make Sure It Does Not Come Out Easily.
See the final image below if you are confused where the hole should go.
Take the Red (+) and Black (-) Wires From the Female Jack Connector and Screw Them Into the Backside Screw Terminals.
Since the wire is in many strands, consider adding solder to the ends before screwing it down.
Plug in the DC Power Supply and Connect the Power Jack to the Female Connector.
A blue led light on the induction heater will light up to indicate the circuit is working. (FYI: the power supply takes about a second to turn on once it is plugged in)