Introduction: How to Make a Capacitor
In this instructable I tell you how to make a capacitor your own. This is very easy to make. However it can use with 230v
Step 1:
You need
- Aluminum foil
- A4 sheet
- glue
- paper cutter
- tape
Step 2:
First cut 2 small strip of aluminum foil (about 2 x 15 cm )
Now get the A4 sheet and cut tow small strips (about 2.5 cm x 15 cm)
next, fall aluminum strip like in the picture
Step 3:
now past them
- paper
- aluminum
- paper
- aluminum
Now, roll it and past a tape.
12 Comments
7 years ago on Introduction
could you please create a video about it
Reply 5 years ago
sorry for late response. I'll make. But I think I'm too late.
7 years ago
i want the formula of motor starting capacitors like 80-110 uf and 138-182 uf and 200-250 uf and 250-300 uf and 300-400 uf and 400-450 uf and 450-500 uf....plz
Reply 6 years ago
You will need to either buy or salvage. You cannot build caps like that yourself. If you did, it would need to be about the size of an oil drum.
7 years ago
Cool! But Needs more explanation please. Put it to use to we can see how it can be handy
7 years ago on Introduction
how does it work
7 years ago on Introduction
What is the capacitance?
Reply 7 years ago
depends on the size of it
Reply 7 years ago
Ok so what is your largest cap. so far? What was the size of it?
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
So, what is the capacitance of 1cm³ on avarage?
7 years ago on Introduction
Nice DIY capacitor
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
thanks