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BUILD THE SECOND GENERATION ARC REACTOR

Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long. This is the second arc reactor I made. I did not completely copy the prop in themovie. I created some new designs.

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Step 1THE ELECTRIC CIRCUIT

This is the electric circuit plan of this arc reactor. I used SMDs as the light resources. The circuit is simple but the form is pretty complicated.

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May 19, 2012. 9:38 AMdsingh11 says:

what are the materials ?

May 17, 2012. 6:27 PMlanhesh says:

Could you also send me a list of supplies and what type they need to be. thanks

May 4, 2012. 6:40 PMThe Manufacturer X says:

What materials u use could u send me the list please :D

Nov 21, 2011. 11:24 AM

Alex Jalland says:

please could you inbox me a copy of the materials needed.

Cheers

Jul 30, 2011. 12:18 AMaal-khamees says:

what materials did you use???

Sep 15, 2011. 7:51 AMthejevans says:

palladium

Jun 7, 2011. 1:45 AMarohilla says:

how did u make hole in u chest i want to make this alone plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz fast reply me

Sep 14, 2011. 9:28 PMChirpoff says:

The "real" one was approx. 3-4in. tall. This one is about one inch. Much easier to hide under a shirt. There's no need to cut a hole in yourself. I highly recommend against it. :)

BTW, awesome Arc Reactor, KZ! :D

Jul 23, 2011. 2:45 AMBiggimac says:

Take a knife and cut a hole in your chest!!!!!!!

Aug 28, 2011. 4:19 PMheavyfire88 says:

Thanks mate ! It just worked so well !

Jul 25, 2011. 3:35 PMProject D says:

A very sharp cookie cutter would make a much cleaner circular cut.

Jul 26, 2011. 8:36 AMBiggimac says:

Do it just as you like, just be careful and don't hurt yourself!!
And don't come crying to me if you do.

Aug 15, 2011. 2:51 AMProject D says:

Wait...when did we go from joking to serious?

Aug 17, 2011. 6:10 AMBiggimac says:

When were we joking??? ;)

Aug 21, 2011. 8:08 PMSid2121 says:

Looking forward to an update with a list of ingredients, but still a very good one.

Jun 30, 2010. 4:36 PMcpotoso says:

Nice, but what *is* the device?? What does it do?

Aug 8, 2011. 10:08 AMAethereal says:

It's an arc reactor prop, from the Iron Man movie. It just lights up and looks pretty, but in the movie it powers the Iron Man suit and keeps Tony Stark alive.

Incredible replica piece though xD

Jul 21, 2010. 10:01 PMwaterboyf5 says:

it looks cool

Jun 30, 2010. 7:10 PMdarknessfalls says:

if you havnt seen IronMan 1 then heres a summary of the device: Tony Stark gets kidnapped while doing a weapons demonstration in Afghanistan. the ARC reactor he makes is connected to an electromagic and locked in place on his chest as a way to keep the shrapnel in him (from an explosion when he was taken) from moving owards his vital organs. throughout the first and second movies he is making new ones which are higher power or better for his body. Hope this helps, this is a replica of the reactor Stark makes

Jul 17, 2011. 6:12 AMbschran says:

this would be an awsome instructable if there where better diagrams (readable) and if there were parts/ step by step instructions. thanks

Jul 13, 2011. 8:22 AMsuper knex builder says:

plz help me! I understand this not, I need a list of parts, & more detailed instructions, plz email me @ elijahreader@gmail.com thank you!

Jul 12, 2011. 9:20 PMsuper knex builder says:

the instructions r prety vague, & u need a list of parts, plz post 1! Prety good though, best iv seen

Jun 19, 2011. 8:09 AMfiqih_88 says:

what the function of the coil kyling?

Jun 5, 2011. 9:31 AMakassan says:

i would like to buy one of these from you, pleeeeeeeeeease

Jun 2, 2011. 10:46 PMSitrusSallyy says:

Hello! (:
Haha I want to make this for my boyfriend for our 2 year, but he is the master of creating things, so any tips on how to make it great considering I have never really built anything like this before? And also now to not fail miserably... Thanks!

Jun 3, 2011. 10:18 PMKyling Zhang (author) says:

build him someting else, like knit a pair of gloves for him, it is what girls do in China, which can help you win his heart! good luck with you!

Apr 10, 2011. 7:21 AMaandrious says:

what materials did you use???

Jul 14, 2010. 10:49 AMMounthrize says:

Wow, who are you? Tony Stark? :P

Feb 27, 2011. 2:53 AMKyling Zhang (author) says:

hehehe.. I wish i were him!

Feb 26, 2011. 2:02 AMShemySheza says:

Wow the schematic almost reminded me of the real movie.lol :P

Feb 27, 2011. 2:52 AMKyling Zhang (author) says:

thank you for your encouragement! I will keep on doing more things.best wishes to you!

Oct 24, 2010. 4:23 PMsebgonz says:

Hey great job! I'm working on this following your instructions. I just thought I'd share a few resources that I've found to pick up acrylic for a cheap price, a way to cut it and a decent price on LEDs.

Acrylic Sheets
http://bit.ly/dfB1fn

Get a Hole Saw
http://bit.ly/9dnCJc

LEDs
http://bit.ly/aShV0f

Nov 22, 2010. 4:47 AMKyling Zhang (author) says:

many thanks! best wishes!

Oct 29, 2010. 4:51 AMKyling Zhang (author) says:

thanks for the sharing!wish you good luck!

Nov 16, 2010. 1:14 PMcodeblack says:

hey kyling zhang can you email me or comment this to tell me all the supply and equipment used to create this arch reactor. thank you my email is seraphtech@gmail.com or acinac@aol.com

Sep 28, 2010. 6:04 PMiDude94 says:

honestly can i just buy one from you?