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Wireless Power RC Car

Hyperspace Pirate 8:07

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This is an upgraded version of the wireless power transmitter from my previous video being used to power a small 3.6-volt RC car. The transmitter/receiver resonate at 100 kHz, and a bridge rectifier on the RC car feeds a DC-DC buck converter that steps the voltage down to 3.6V. The car pulls around 1 amp, so the transmitter has no problem powering it as long as it's inside the loop or within about 1 ft outside the edge.

The transmitter runs at 31V and consumes 3-4 amps depending on the load.

Harware used:

RC Car:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07X7MRG3F?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

DC-DC Buck Converter (3.0-40V in / 1.5-35V out):
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XZ1DKF2?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details

Transmitter / ZVS Driver:
-2x IRF250 Mosfets
-2x MUR120G Diodes
-2x 13V Zener Diodes
-2x 120 uH 5A inductors
-20x 47 nF 400VAC capacitors rated at 14 mOhm ESR
-2x Copper lugs from Home Depot
-1/4" Copper tubing

Receiver / Rectifier:
-2x 1uF 600V Capacitor
-1/4" Copper tubing (~16" diameter)
-8x 35V 3300 uF Capacitors
-4x MUR120G Diodes

3d printed parts are made from ordinary PLA and modeled in CATIA

Induction heater video (explains ZVS driver schematic / how to build):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9mudqJ46xM&t=44s

Music Used:

Heatley Bros. - 8 bit chillout
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8El8ZP8LMFE

Heatley Bros. - 8 bit emperor's club
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jy-ZMc2csbE

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