Showing posts with label hot-wire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hot-wire. Show all posts

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Simply Brilliant Hot Wire Cutter Power Supply

From user 7up on rcgroups.  Power from a 3-5A 12V wall wart, managed by a 6-10A brushed ESC, controlled by a servo tester.  Attach the hotwire to the motor wires.

Friday, July 23, 2010

Simplest Hot Wire Cutter

Youtube video here.

1/2" OD schedule 40 PVC pipe, 24"
1/2" PVC right angle elbows (2)
1/2" PVC T-connector
32ga nichrome wire
16ga wire
16ga quick connects
5/32 eyescrews, nuts, washers (x2 each)
5/32 wing nut
alligator clips (2)
D-cell batteries (x4) and holder

nichrome wire:  amazon  ebay