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Inverter 1
Inverter 1
"don't freak out !", NO it is not difficult to use microntollers, actually it could not be any
easier than this.
For those wondering, Yes I myself designed the circuit concept, schematic and
components but had to hire a programmer to write the code since I have no idea how to write
software programming, I even paid him money to do this job since no one works for free
these days, probably if he see this instructable he would be laughing at me on how I gave
everything for free here :-/
2- If you're an electronic hobbiest I suggest you buy your own programing device (I bought
mine for 22$) and experiment with it because the microcontroller applications that can be
built are endless. I bought the cheapest / smallest USB one which is a DIY K128 it came
along with a CD containing the MicroBurn software "older versions known as MicroPro" and
a driver for your computer, after setting up the driver and operating the thing, it programed
the 16F628A IC in 10 seconds !
Here is a link to see how the programmer looks like.
Note: Both 16F628 and 16F628A will work, the difference is that the 'A' has more memory
capacity, but both work the same.
The filter:
The 2.2 uF capacitor which is the filter is a very very important part of this design, without it
you'll never get a pure sine wave.
I have included 2 screen shots of the oscilloscope (with-filter and without-filter) so you can
see the difference and importance of this capacitor.
Other notes:
- Included is the movie file "IMG_0690.MOV" in case you encounter any problem and need
to see the wave form on pins 11 and 12 of the 16F628A how it looks like.
- The PIC16F628A is so sesitive to static, if you're sitting on a plastic chair never touch the
IC's pins with your hand.
- You can build bigger versions of this inverter up to 5000w, to see what needs to be done on
the power stage please see details on my other instructable here.
- Heat sinks are required to cool the power transistors they should be big enough to cool the
transistors, they are separate and should NOT touch each other.
- Wiring connections marked in dark black on the power stage section should be thick enough
to handle the big amps drain from the batteries.
- A cooling fan will be needed to reduce heat off the heat sinks and transformer.
- Be cautious when building this circuit it involves high voltage which is lethal, any part you
touch when the circuit is ON could give you a nasty painful jolt, specially the heat-sinks,
never touch them when the circuit is on to see if the transistors are hot.
Finaly:
Do not forget to rate this instructbale with 5 stars "of course if you like it and appreciate the
effort done" and also click the "follow me" button to keep updated of future instructables and
updates that I do.
We need to get this inverter to perfection by adding some more options to it like:
- Low DC Battery voltage detection to trigger a buzzer and a to auto-stop oscillation at some
point.
- Heat detection to trigger a fan ON
- Battery level indicator 3 LEDs (High-Medium-Low) and to trigger charger ON
We'll need some help to code the above..
so any suggestions, help in coding or design on this project to make it better are very
welcomed so send your thoughts.
Inverter.HEX2 KB
IMG_0690.MOV7 MB
Hello all,
I don't think Nickk is here to assist us. I'm sure if we decide to help one another everything
will be fine
thanks
Hi Nick,Let me thank you for this wonderful work....i have made this circuit But I faced some
problems,I hope to have a solution.....When I use the filter 2uf Ceramic capacitor Even if
another type of capacitor. The load on the battery is more than 20 amperes without any load
on the output circuit....And the voltage drops to the 180volt
hello, how did you do it, I made mine and got nothing. i really don't know if the problem is
from my programming. I used the Genius G540 programmer since Nickk has stopped
responding to us i think we can help ourselves here by sharing. my question goes to how you
did your programming and what programmer did you use?
thanks
hi.. i built a circuit same as yours, I already put it on a pcb, uploaded the hex file you gave.
But the problem is, it cant produce AC when I connect a 12V battery, what do you think is the
problem? Please help.
Is the inverter.hex 50hz? How can I use a 24v 12-0-12 transformer on this circuit? What do I
have to modify?
hello can anyone tell me plz why he is using two differents types of transistors in the full H-
bridge thxx
hello
Yes I was wondering the same thing. Im about to make this circuit. can you either give me the
C code of this circuit or HEX file of 50Hz ?
Thanks
Hey nick,
I built this circuit but I keep getting high voltages instead of 230V. I used the transistor 3055
instead of 3773. Is this the problem???
I know its a very late reply but it might help somebody else with the same problem.
Try to find voltages without the transformer. Only then you may decide the rated transformer.
Like I made an inverter whose schematic showed 12-0-12 Transformer but the output was
very low. About 160v without load! So I applied 9-0-9 Transformer and got 230v AC which
were excellent! How I figured that out? By finding voltage without transformer.
I hope this helps :)
really? what is the rated input windings of your tranformer? i guess its 6 0 6 or close...
the best relief is to use a 12 0 12 transformer and then replace the transistors with power
mosfets like irf2808 or irf z46...... i might be of help..... cater4lipptton@gmail.com
shaheers22 months agoReply
Reasion is that i am developing and working on high power inverter, so this may help me a
little bit,
DMM testing...
12-0-12 12amp transformer , IRFz44N 4pcs
with capacitor 2.2uF:
without load = 218Vac
with load 40W = 199Vac
without capacitor:
withoutload = 238Vac
withload 40W = 214Vac
Regards,
In short, this is exactly what happened with my original design and that's why I have in my
schematic a 6-0-6 primary transformer.
for a 60 watts electric fan it wont run fast. the voltage dropped from 218Vac to 157Vac
using bipolar transistors such as 2n3055 isnt the best idea... i rather advice u to use a mosfet
because they emit less heat and they are extremely very efficient... just two mosfets like
irf2808 or irfz46 would do the work of about ten bipolar transistors... give it a try... contact
me if for further assistance... CARTER4LIPPTTON@GMAIL.COM
I have a doubt, this project is used transformer 6 - 0 - 6 volts and 12 volts on the center tap?
Thank you,
Antonio
i'm vietnames
Thanks to nickk for his all wonderful articles specially on power electronics, I want to use the
same nickk's circuit for my inverter, but am using pic 16F877A & 20Mhz crystal can any one
help me with source codes.
Thanks