Hi,
I would like to build a wintertime boot heater using power from a 12v tailight on a snowmobile. I will be using the heater to keep an extra set a boots warm that I will not be wearing while they are being heated. My goal would be to keep the boots warmed to 80-100 degrees F.
I am an electronic newbie and don't really know where to start on this project or what components I will need. I'm hoping someone here could offer me some guidance on how to accomplish this....
A bit more information...
The power to the tailight I would be taking off of is about 2.5A and is only powered when the snowmobile is running. There is no battery on the snowmobile, so possibility of constant power draw. I was thinking of using a heat mat similar to this: Amazon.com: 4PCS Silicone Heater Mat, Icstation Rubber Heating Mat 12V 25W Electric Blanket Flexible Mat Constant Temperature 80X100mm: Home & Kitchen . However, I think I will need a way to regulate the temperature so that it doesn't melt my boot liners. Can I use a thermostat of some sort to keep the temp down?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian
I would like to build a wintertime boot heater using power from a 12v tailight on a snowmobile. I will be using the heater to keep an extra set a boots warm that I will not be wearing while they are being heated. My goal would be to keep the boots warmed to 80-100 degrees F.
I am an electronic newbie and don't really know where to start on this project or what components I will need. I'm hoping someone here could offer me some guidance on how to accomplish this....
A bit more information...
The power to the tailight I would be taking off of is about 2.5A and is only powered when the snowmobile is running. There is no battery on the snowmobile, so possibility of constant power draw. I was thinking of using a heat mat similar to this: Amazon.com: 4PCS Silicone Heater Mat, Icstation Rubber Heating Mat 12V 25W Electric Blanket Flexible Mat Constant Temperature 80X100mm: Home & Kitchen . However, I think I will need a way to regulate the temperature so that it doesn't melt my boot liners. Can I use a thermostat of some sort to keep the temp down?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Brian