2016-08-14

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More project information (code, pictures,....) on Instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Coilgun

Parts list (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?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=221991521587&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x 5V 12A Power Supply: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=231017751909&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x Arduino Nano: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=181846906547&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x Tactile Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=311474322258&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

2x IRS2001 MOSFET driver IC: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=191933638046&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

2x IRLZ44N: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=261074291323&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

2x 1N4004 Diode: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=131752125946&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

2x CNY70 Optical Sensor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=191674492734&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

2x 10kΩ potentiometer: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=281978367083&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

3x 10kΩ, 2x220Ω, 2x150Ω Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=162134893020&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x 9V Battery Clip: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=191773028301&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x 9V Battery: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=252498957979&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

2x PCB Terminal: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=271560005137&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

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.

Music:

2011 Lookalike by Bartlebeats