Make Your Own Coilgun

In this video I will show you how to turn on and off coils precisely in order to create a coilgun. In my case it is a pretty harmless "gun" that can accelerate ferromagnetic projectiles to safe speed levels through two coil stages. Let's get started!

The video gives you a good overview of what is necessary to create your own coilgun. During the next steps I will present you some additional information.

Here you can find a parts list with example sellers for your convenience (affiliate links).

Aliexpress:

1x Enameled Copper Wire: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXPwa6T

1x 5V 12A Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYVprYT

1x Arduino Nano: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dULoNXh

1x Tactile Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXIIMcP

2x IRS2001 MOSFET driver IC: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d63WsSx

2x IRLZ44N: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWhSrDl

2x 1N4004 Diode: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYR45Bh

2x CNY70 Optical Sensor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVe1VdH

2x 10kΩ potentiometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX83GAF

3x 10kΩ, 2x220Ω, 2x150Ω Resistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTPpXjt

1x 9V Battery Clip: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTDh7Ft

1x 9V Battery: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dSSP4J9

2x PCB Terminal: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUrVe51

Ebay:

1x Enameled Copper Wire: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x 5V 12A Power Supply: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x Arduino Nano: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x Tactile Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x IRS2001 MOSFET driver IC: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x IRLZ44N: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x 1N4004 Diode: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x CNY70 Optical Sensor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x 10kΩ potentiometer: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

3x 10kΩ, 2x220Ω, 2x150Ω Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x 9V Battery Clip: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x 9V Battery: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x PCB Terminal: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

Amazon.de:

1x Enameled Copper Wire: http://amzn.to/2bhgKh2

1x 5V 12A Power Supply: http://amzn.to/2brXdho

1x Arduino Nano: http://amzn.to/2b7b9vq

1x Tactile Switch: http://amzn.to/2aAtmB2

2x IRS2001 MOSFET driver IC: http://amzn.to/2brXZuE

2x IRLZ44N: http://amzn.to/2b7aMkj

2x 1N4004 Diode: http://amzn.to/2aTTuuf

2x CNY70 Optical Sensor: http://amzn.to/2aTTuKB

2x 10kΩ potentiometer: http://amzn.to/2brXbGh

3x 10kΩ, 2x220Ω, 2x150Ω Resistor: http://amzn.to/2aAsWdV

1x 9V Battery Clip: http://amzn.to/2aTTxWP

1x 9V Battery: http://amzn.to/2brXtNd

2x PCB Terminal: http://amzn.to/2aTTLNW

Here you can find and download the blueprints of my coilgun, the 3D model and the .stl file for your 3D Printer.

Here you can find the schematic of the circuit and reference pictures of my perfboard design.

Here you can download the Arduino sketch/code that I created for this project. It works pretty well but feel free to fine tune the code to your likings.

Awesome! You did it! You just created your own Coilgun!

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http://www.youtube.com/user/greatscottlab

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