DIY Arc Lighter

2017-01-08

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WARNING!: This project uses High Voltage! Follow the instructions at your own risk!

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More project information (Parts list, schematic, pictures,....) on Instructables: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Arc-Lighter/

Parts list (Amazon.de on Instructables, affiliate links):

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

Ebay:

1x CCFL Inverter (for Germany/Austria): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/707-53477-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=131817499887&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229487&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x CCFL Inverter (Worldwide): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=282306181691&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

2x 220nF Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=151164655314&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

2x IRLU3110Z MOSFET: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=361451053196&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

2x UF4007 Diode: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=400985207396&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

2x 220Ω Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=201414925357&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x 0.1mH Inductor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=281770277470&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x 3.7V 220mAh 15C LiPo Battery: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=201463507644&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x TP4056 Charging Board: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=281228327511&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

1x Tactile Push Button: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=311004201893&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg

​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.

Music:

2011 Lookalike by Bartlebeats

Killing Time, Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)