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How to make a Softstarter and why it is sometimes mandatory to use!

GreatScott! 1,169,134 6 years ago
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PCB Manufacturer - $2 PCBs - JLCPCB: https://jlcpcb.com Previous video: https://youtu.be/1wzUqVFyQ7o Make your own Photovoltaic Off-Grid System: https://youtu.be/WU16AJwvNhE Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greatscottlab Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatScottLab Support me for more videos: https://www.patreon.com/GreatScott?ty=h More project information (schematic, pictures,.....) on Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Softstarter/ Parts list (incomplete, see Instructables for more, affiliate links): Aliexpress: 1x 12V Relay: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXD9RFD 1x Power Resistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYcUD15 1x 1N4002 Diode: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d7kxFwJ 1x IRFZ44N MOSFET: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZR4bLh 1x 10µF Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Bf6I4EJN 2x 100k Resistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWqBQrV Ebay: 1x 12V Relay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=263393369331&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg 1x Power Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=292651817361&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg 1x 1N4002 Diode: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=112545063515&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg 1x IRFZ44N MOSFET: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=280842347588&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg 1x 10µF Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=392203315804&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg 2x 100k Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575101368&toolid=10001&campid=5337582279&customid=&icep_item=252838503547&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg In this small project we will be having a closer look at appliances that require a softstarter in order to properly work with a limited output current system. The shown appliances in this project include an inverter, a boost converter, a power supply and a motor. We will find out why a big inrush current requires a softstarter and how we can build a simple circuit that can do this job. Let's get started! Thanks to JLCPCB for sponsoring this video Visit https://jlcpcb.com to get professional PCBs for low prices Music: 2011 Lookalike by Bartlebeats

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