Hello everyone,
I'm new to this forum and overall electronics as a hobby, I've only tinkered around in high school with basic equipment and projects (Boards, robotics, etc).
I'm looking to get back into it and I'm searching for what equipment I'll need to start out.
From what I researched a lot of people recommend having some form of isolation, mostly a GFCI whether it be the outlet or a portable one for safety purposes when experimenting with high power electronics.
For my first project, I want to start experimenting with Ion Thrusters and I'm pretty sure I'll need the following:
- AutoTransformer / Variac (Looking at 500W or 2000W for a wider range/degree of projects I'm looking at this one: https://tinyurl.com/y3g9aq9s )
- An electronic power supply (I'm looking at this one: https://tinyurl.com/y37mgju4 )
- A Full Bridge Rectifier (I'll have to DIY) to invert AC input to DC
What would you guys suggest or change?
Anything I can "Hit 2 Birds with 1 Stone"? e.x. Are there any Variac's out there that can also invert AC to DC
Thanks
I'm new to this forum and overall electronics as a hobby, I've only tinkered around in high school with basic equipment and projects (Boards, robotics, etc).
I'm looking to get back into it and I'm searching for what equipment I'll need to start out.
From what I researched a lot of people recommend having some form of isolation, mostly a GFCI whether it be the outlet or a portable one for safety purposes when experimenting with high power electronics.
For my first project, I want to start experimenting with Ion Thrusters and I'm pretty sure I'll need the following:
- AutoTransformer / Variac (Looking at 500W or 2000W for a wider range/degree of projects I'm looking at this one: https://tinyurl.com/y3g9aq9s )
- An electronic power supply (I'm looking at this one: https://tinyurl.com/y37mgju4 )
- A Full Bridge Rectifier (I'll have to DIY) to invert AC input to DC
What would you guys suggest or change?
Anything I can "Hit 2 Birds with 1 Stone"? e.x. Are there any Variac's out there that can also invert AC to DC
Thanks