From reading your project log, it seems like you've thought through and used a thermally conductive glue to attach the heatsink fixture to the copper cooler. But, it seems as if you've used regular, non-conductive superglue to make the actual heatsink fixture, attaching the aluminum heatsink pieces to the two rings. I could be reading the log wrong, but won't this remove any cooling properties it would have had? Very sleek project, I like how you've payed attention to detail though
Superglue was used to attach the upper sink nubs to the outer aluminium ring. Thermal Epoxy was used to attach that pre-assembled ring to the copper disks.
That was the origional plan but then i changed it, because i realised i was just creating work for my self that there was no need for, and that i would reduce the efficancy.
Matt This peltier idea has a copyright to Brunel university of London, 2003, to Dr. B. Smith, a friend of mine. Originally as a means to transport medicines etc within third world countries, it is now being developed to be solar powered. Very well made tho, would be cool as an office appliance.. could it run from a USB port? and i do know waht a dremmel is!
It amazes me the skill and abilities of some of the people on this forum; tbh I have trouble wiring a plug.
Just a genral update- I have moved out and now have a full time job so can't spend as much time as I would like modding. Once i have something significant to show I will defo chuck it up on here.
i dont think usb's can pull 30 watts they only do 500mA (only just cannt power a 3.5 hdd which i think is 20 watts)
He's working full time at the moment and doesn't have access to the original equipment he used to make the unit.
Yep thats correct, the beer cooler stil lives on, however hes been contemplating rebuilding bits of it. It started as an A level project , so the teachers had some say in the design.
