You could rewind the secondary 5Volts (or 3.3V) in a computer PSU to 2Volts (or which voltage you want) and boost the rectifier circuit. You have to arrange a shunt and some feedback to the regulator circuit to obtain a constant current.
There are different ways to do this but these are heavier...
If you’re going to power a cell phone which normally has a 3.7V pack there is some headroom. The phone probably switch of or give low battery warning around 3.2V and a topped of 3.7V pack can carry 4.65V so, between 3.2 and 4.65V will work. You might run it of 3 alkalines.
Put in your requirements here:
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Ok, if you must go purely mechanic you must use some power which is equivalent to the work that’s needed to be done. A solenoid (plunger) needs power and I don’t know how much since I don’t have the formula clear. Are you in shortage of power to spend in this project? I suggested the propane /...
A circuit diagram would help, some phones have a step-up regulator right at the input and some have a step-down. It is a good start to know which you phone has.
Hi shaiq,
You can use compressed air, carbon monoxide, or perhaps a small amount of propane (cigarette lighter gas) and an igniter.
Or, you could go mechanical and do it like we discussed in an earlier thread.
Hi Claudio,
Welcome to our forum.
I’m glad to hear you find this place interesting and useful.
I don’t think your English is poor; it seems to be above average among the forum members. ;)
Hi firfirik,
Welcome to our forum.
This circuit originates from an Elektor magazine (and book); I don’t remember which but its many years back. I don’t see any reason why it shouldn’t work.
Hope this helps!
Hi AJB2K3,
AOpen doesn’t seem to have any interference problems with tubes in a PC!
http://global.aopen.com.tw/Products/mb/ak79gtube.htm
Go for it, and good luck! ;)