Help with Iron-Man Glove Electronics for Cosplay
Asked by CraftyNinja7
I'm working on a half Iron-Man suit and need some advice on the electronics for the glove. Specifically, I want to set up the repulsor so it can be switched on and off with one reed switch and have brightness control with a second reed switch. I need one setting that is safe for cameras and eyes, and another that functions as a bright flashlight. What parts do I need and how should I wire everything? Diagrams would be super helpful!
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If you're looking for a way to make the repulsor without using an Arduino, consider using a simple circuit with a potentiometer for brightness control instead. You could use a dual reed switch setup: one for on/off and another for adjusting the brightness via a resistor. This way, everything is more straightforward and might be easier if you're not into programming.
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For your Iron-Man repulsor glove, you'll need a couple of key components: two reed switches, a high-power LED, an Arduino Nano, a MOSFET, resistors, a 12V battery pack, and some wires. Here's the basic setup: the first reed switch will control the power to the Arduino, and the second one handles the brightness adjustment. You'll connect the LED to the MOSFET and control it with a PWM pin on the Arduino for dimming. This way, you can toggle the LED and change the brightness easily!
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