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  1. ElectricSquid

    HELP - DIY AC conversion to steady flow DC

    Would you happen to have that "project" pictured above, saved? If so, could I have a copy? file name: Input_Filter.PrjPcb I'm trying to recreate what you did there in Altium Designer, but I'm having trouble getting Altium to show the AC volts waveform AND the AC Amperage in the same...
  2. ElectricSquid

    HELP - DIY AC conversion to steady flow DC

    I really appreciate the work you've done on this. What software are you using? I can't quite make out the name of it there in the pic. A ripple of as much as 10-15A would be better than doing nothing and having a wave dropping to zero 60 times a second. Hell, I would even be willing to settle...
  3. ElectricSquid

    HELP - DIY AC conversion to steady flow DC

    I won't be buying an inductor, so cost is not an issue. I will be building it myself. On a side note, I was thinking that if I used a thick iron rod/tube that had a hole through the center, I could rig up a few aluminum or copper heatsinks inside it and blow air through it to remove core...
  4. ElectricSquid

    HELP - DIY AC conversion to steady flow DC

    So let me ask you guys this, is there a range that the inductor should fall within (in regard to size), or do I just have to make sure that it's not too small? Meaning, is it theoretically possible that I could use an oversized inductor (within reason) without negative effect? What effects...
  5. ElectricSquid

    HELP - DIY AC conversion to steady flow DC

    I forgot to add, there is a 20% duty cycle on this welder, so there is ample time between welds for cooling of the equipment (that I'm already bound to). Large is not a problem for this project. If need be, I'll create this modification as a separate unit (not physically attached to the...
  6. ElectricSquid

    HELP - DIY AC conversion to steady flow DC

    Hi ALL!! I'm new here. I'm trying to create a conversion for my Lincoln AC-225 arc welder, to add DC welding capability (as opposed to paying an extra $400 for a production unit). Here's what I have so far, with the addition of a properly sized bridge rectifier, I can successfully convert...
  7. ElectricSquid

    Great Site!

    :cool: COOL
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