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Old 16-01-13, 06:37 PM   #8
bellisan
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Default Re: Homemade heated vest controller?

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Originally Posted by Mark_h View Post
Or just have a switch. If cold torn to -On. If warm enough turn to - Off. Replace with a thermostat inside the jacket if you find you are turning it on/off too often. Or are the elements so powerful you'd end up basted?
The resistance on the elements is 3ohm so max dissipation wil be about 50W, so should not cook. Besides I like to take projects like these as opportunities for learning, e.g. about power MOSFETS, software controlled feedback loops, sensor interfaces, etc.
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