Homemade 6v to 12v inverter/tranformer/thingy

doc5avage Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 2 Aug 2006, 12:53 pm

#518132

Does anyone have plans, or info on how to make on of these from bits found at a local dick smith/jaycar?

Thankyou muchly

68AutoBug Beetle Restorer - Experience over 138\% - YIKES --

11,654 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Aug 2006, 1:54 pm

#518143

an INVERTER works on 12 volts DC and makes it into 240 Volts AC..

What did You want it for?

Stereo... system??

I don't think there is anything that can make 6v into 12 volts DC...
transformers only work on AC... NOT DC...

There are DC Converters that change 24 Volts DC down into 12 volts DC..
that doesn't help You though...

I think You need to change Your car to 12 volts...

Lee

[ Edited on 2-8-2006 by 68AutoBug ]

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koolkarmakombi enkarmarising

2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 2 Aug 2006, 2:23 pm

#518145

Not correct 68auto dude,

http://www.aaroncake.net/circuits/6-12conv.htm

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/manuals/inverter.php

However the conversion to 12v is the better solution unless you are keen on keeping 6v for your 100 point resto.

Try Jaycar too they have stuff like that

kkk

68AutoBug wrote: an INVERTER works on 12 volts DC and makes it into 240 Volts AC..

What did You want it for?

Stereo... system??

I don't think there is anything that can make 6v into 12 volts DC...
transformers only work on AC... NOT DC...

There are DC Converters that change 24 Volts DC down into 12 volts DC..
that doesn't help You though...

I think You need to change Your car to 12 volts...

Lee

[ Edited on 2-8-2006 by 68AutoBug ]

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doc5avage Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 2 Aug 2006, 3:42 pm

#518157

Actually, this Bug has already been restored and is runing perfectly (almost) well on 6v bar one thing.

The 6v auto choke heater element is long gone. I have found a replacement 6v bit, but its a bit pricey.

Also, it would just be fun to make one of these. Anyone think they can help me from the directions at
http://www.aaroncake.net/circuits/6-12conv.htm

koolkarmakombi enkarmarising

2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 2 Aug 2006, 4:48 pm

#518171

put out a call for one here, save you all the stuffin around

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toplessbug Fahrvergnugen

879 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Aug 2006, 5:22 pm

#518181

there is nothing complicated in that little cct ,just grab a bit of breadboard and tear into it should take you about 15mins ...one thing tho i doubt that it will survive as i think the current draw is >.8A unless you upgrade the o/p tranny and 4004:beer:beer:beer

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4,980 posts · joined Dec 2003 · 2 Aug 2006, 6:33 pm

#518208

i will have one for sale soon because i`m converting to 12volt 🙂

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1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 2 Aug 2006, 8:28 pm

#518260

I've got one if you want to buy one ready made. Very period too. About 1960 s'thing.

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doc5avage Slammed & Awesome Dubber

80 posts · joined Jul 2006 · 3 Aug 2006, 11:56 am

#518456

I've actually already got one (for the stereo), but I thought it might be fun to make one.

sinecure Want another... :(

1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 3 Aug 2006, 8:53 pm

#518640

Take that circuit diagram from aaroncake down to your local Dick Smiths and they will be more than happy to help. Only problem I can envisage is the 'custom' inductor. And increase the caps if 0.8A draw is a bit iffy for your usage.

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toplessbug Fahrvergnugen

879 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 3 Aug 2006, 9:50 pm

#518665

collector I in bc547may be ~ perhaps 2n3055would stand more abuse :beer:beer:beer

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sinecure Want another... :(

1,031 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 3 Aug 2006, 10:34 pm

#518690

Better current handling, good call.

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