Make your own Coilgun

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Parts list (affiliate links):
Aliexpress:
1x Enameled Copper Wire: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXP...
1x 5V 12A Power Supply: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYV...
1x Arduino Nano: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUL...
1x Tactile Switch: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dXI...
2x IRS2001 MOSFET driver IC: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d63...
2x IRLZ44N: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWh...
2x 1N4004 Diode: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYR...
2x CNY70 Optical Sensor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVe...
2x 10kΩ potentiometer: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dX8...
3x 10kΩ, 2x220Ω, 2x150Ω Resistor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTP...
1x 9V Battery Clip: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dTD...
1x 9V Battery: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dSS...
2x PCB Terminal: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dUr...
Ebay:
1x Enameled Copper Wire: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
1x 5V 12A Power Supply: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
1x Arduino Nano: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
1x Tactile Switch: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
2x IRS2001 MOSFET driver IC: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
2x IRLZ44N: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
2x 1N4004 Diode: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
2x CNY70 Optical Sensor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
2x 10kΩ potentiometer: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
3x 10kΩ, 2x220Ω, 2x150Ω Resistor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
1x 9V Battery Clip: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
1x 9V Battery: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...
2x PCB Terminal: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-532...

In this video I will show you how to turn on and off coils precisely in order to create a coilgun. In my case it is a pretty harmless "gun" that can accelerate ferromagnetic projectiles to safe speed levels.

Music:
2011 Lookalike by Bartlebeats