list of heating components

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list of heating components

Post: # 15217Unread post synths
Sat Jun 04, 2011 7:43 pm

I need a list of heating components to heat my stylii
can someone assist me?
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Sat Jun 04, 2011 9:40 pm

40 gauge NiChrome wire. Wrap the stylus a number of turns with the wire. Use Dental Cement to keep it in place.

The wires are then connected to a DC power supply. A variable resistor (potentiometer) is used to adjust current flow. You could add a meter so you can adjust current to a specific point that you know gives you good heat.

Be careful. Too much heat will bake the chip coming off the lacquer to the stylus. If this happens the stylus is done.
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Post: # 15366Unread post ameise
Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:38 am

wire from isabellenhuette isatherm and isotan...that works...
not sure if you can get it in your country though...
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Post: # 15374Unread post piaptk
Thu Jun 16, 2011 1:53 pm

thanks to Markrob I bought an HP 6023B power supply on ebay for $50ish, and it worked GREAT!
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Post: # 16623Unread post folk
Fri Oct 07, 2011 8:15 pm

What is the optimal voltage range to send through the wire? I'm getting this set up but don't want it to be set up for too little or too much.
Anyone know?
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