Electronic Candle

Electronic Candle

Aram Bartholl has used a combination of resistance wire, copper wire, switch, and 12V power transformer to light a candle.

Resistance wire, similar to one in a classic light bulb, is wound into a spiral and slipped over the wick of the candle. Both ends are soldered to copper wire which leads down to the switch which is fixed by a cable tie to the candle. The switch controls a 12 V power transformer. The resistance wire glows up very briefly before the heat breaks the metal. The candle is lit.

Electronic Candle by Aram Bartholl 2

ON Candle by Aram Bartholl

Electronic Candle by Aram Bartholl

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  1. MG151

    nice idea but the wires sticking up while the candle burns isn’t very pretty

  2. gnarfi

    and how to turn it of by the switch?

  3. tim

    Every time i extnguish it, i have to rewire it. Correct?
    Idea is cool, i like it.

  4. rita

    i need a clear idea about the electronic candle…

    with the circuit diagram.. and abstract for doing mini project….

  5. Daffy

    i need a clear idea about the electronic candle…

    with the circuit diagram.. and abstract for doing mini project….

  6. abhinay

    and how to turn it of by the switch?
    i need a clear idea about the electronic candle…

    with the circuit diagram.. and abstract for doing mini project….

  7. shruti masekar

    i liked the project but i want the circuit diagram and i want the lids of the wire to bloom like a flower by using some timer and delay circuit

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