Aram Bartholl has used a combination of resistance wire, copper wire, switch, and 12V power transformer to light a candle.
Resistance wire, similar to one in a classic light bulb, is wound into a spiral and slipped over the wick of the candle. Both ends are soldered to copper wire which leads down to the switch which is fixed by a cable tie to the candle. The switch controls a 12 V power transformer. The resistance wire glows up very briefly before the heat breaks the metal. The candle is lit.
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MG151
nice idea but the wires sticking up while the candle burns isn’t very pretty
Mar 27th, 2009
gnarfi
and how to turn it of by the switch?
Mar 28th, 2009
tim
Every time i extnguish it, i have to rewire it. Correct?
Idea is cool, i like it.
Mar 28th, 2009
rita
i need a clear idea about the electronic candle…
with the circuit diagram.. and abstract for doing mini project….
Mar 6th, 2010
Daffy
i need a clear idea about the electronic candle…
with the circuit diagram.. and abstract for doing mini project….
Oct 18th, 2010
abhinay
and how to turn it of by the switch?
i need a clear idea about the electronic candle…
with the circuit diagram.. and abstract for doing mini project….
May 4th, 2011
shruti masekar
i liked the project but i want the circuit diagram and i want the lids of the wire to bloom like a flower by using some timer and delay circuit
Jan 29th, 2012