This is my induction heater.

I got the idea because I thought that some of the colors and textures in this (dark wood, glass, copper coiled wire, metal) reminded me of an olde-tyme'y "Edison lab" or "steampunk" theme.

• Layman's diagram (easy build diagram, for first time builders) <-- Single power source - DC-input or batteries.
  
  So, I prototyped a build in this container. Parts list below, for those interested:
  
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  Parts List
  

  
  

• (O) = Optional; (R) = Required
  
• (O) Container: Generic wood boxes on Amazon ($20 for 2)
  
• (R) Heating: Induction Heater power supply & coil ($13)
  
• (R) Glass Stem: Cloupor Cloutank M3 Pyrex Glass($4)
  
• (R) Power Delivery: MOSFET trigger module 400W / 15A ($7) <-- you can find this for $1 on eBay; but delivery takes 1 month.
  
• (R) DC Input jack: DC Input jack 5.5mm x 2.1mm, 10 pack ($11)
  
• (R) Switch (operating on/off): Momentary push button switch ($10) <-- Look for any switch that is single-pole single-throw momentary switch. Voltage and current rating doesn't really matter. Don't get switches with LED indicators on it.
  
• (R) Power Supply Unit: (any recommendations? Those cheap $12 PSUs for LED signs can't drive this. Currently slaving it off of a molex connector from my PSU).
  
• (O) Neodymium magnet (to rest/cool Vapcap on lid): Axial neodymium magnet ($5 for 3 pack)
  
• (O) Switch (main power, only DC or batteries): On/off toggle ($3) <-- Look for any switch that is single-pole single-throw (SPST) toggle switch. Buy this switch if only using 1 power source. Buy the switch below if you are using both DC power and batteries.
  
• (O) Switch (main power, both DC and batteries): On/Off/On toggle ($15) <-- Look for any switch that is dual-pole dual-throw (DPDT) toggle switch. You must buy this if you are building both DC and battery power, so you don't accidentally cause your batteries to explode.
  
• (O) Switch plate cover: Vintage switch plate cover ($4)
  
• (O) Terminal block: 6-position terminal strip blocks ($12 for 10-pack)
  
• (O) Battery Cradle: 3-slot 18650 battery holder ($7 for 2-pack)
  
• (O) Rechargeable batteries: 4x Samsung 25R 2500mAH 18650 3.7v batteries ($27) <-- buy Samsung or Sony branded cells. Dont cheap out here.
  
• (O) Battery Recharger: Nitecore i4 4-slot battery recharger ($22)
  
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  Miscellaneous parts:
  

  
  

• Electrical wire
  
• Electrical tape
  
• Various screws, nuts, bolts, etc.
  
• Craft glue
  
• Sandpaper
  
• Scrap craft wood / boards (you can buy this at home depot or craft shops. Look for 1/4" craft wood boards; about $10 per large board)
  
• Tools used: Screwdriver | wire stripper | needle-nose pliers | hacksaw | dremel/rotary tool | soldering iron | drill | drill bits and spade bits

internal shot

Parts list:

• Pelican 1120 Case
  
  
• Induction Coil Module
  
  
  
• Mosfet
  
  
  
• Momentary Switch
  
  
• Power indicator light
  
  
• Toggle Switch
  
  
• Power Supply
  
  
• Glass Test Tube
  
  Tools:
  
  
• Glass Cutter
  
  
• Connectors I only used 2 of the prong connectors for the toggle switch
  
  STL for 3d printing:
  
  All three files
  
  Wiring diagram:
  
  Terrible MS paint Diagram

hey man, about to build my first heater tomorrow, I have a list of parts I ordered based on several threads and stuff you and others recommend I came up with this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0060U92FS/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071NCKQFW/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G00GHQY/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VNSO3OM/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003TUMDWG/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GDVVANA/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


aside from wires, a box and tools (Ill get tomorrow from work)

am I set or do I need anything else, also if any of those things I bought incomatible?

Awesome man. I cannot tell you how cool I find all this. Science!

Here is what I have purchased so far.

12v 6a 72w power supply

ZVS Heater and Coil Combo

Switch. Can hold up to 20amps not sure that mattters whatever, room for extra isn't bad.

[Glass Tube]I DELETED THIS AS WHAT I HAD HERE IS TOO BIG! DO NOT BUY THE GUITAR SLIDE I HAD LISTED! NEW TUBE. I ordered this from China on a Thursday, let's see how long it takes to get here.

So, I would just be missing the mosfet and momentary switches that you have. Do you find them necessary? I might just buy the mosfet and momentary for peace of mind, but I did see a couple build that avoided the mosfet for simplicity's sake. This build seems to have avoided one.

Any further advice (wire gauge, soldering tips, etc)? I am currently looking for a good box to put it all in. Thanks again for the reply.

EDIT - MOSFET

Momentary Buttons

Mounting things for the momentary buttons

IF ANYONE IS READING THIS IN THE FUTURE, CONSIDER USING A 120W POWER SUPPLY. I DO NOT REALLY UNDERSTAND BUT SUPPOSEDLY IT MATTERS.