Taser

These plans are for a simple device which delivers a high voltage shock of up to 6000 volts. You can also make one of these from an integrated curcuit found in disposable cameras. Just ask someone at a film developing place and they'll give you their used disposable cameras no hassles.

What you need:

Part:

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- 2000uF capacitor

 C1

- 0.15uF capacitor

 C2

- A resistor, anywhere from 1K up, depending on the speed you want it to run at.

 R1

- 5.6K resistor (NOTE: some ignition coils may differ in the time to build up the magnetic field. Putting a 10K trimmer here allows you to adjust the on time of the transistor. If you do put the trimmer here adjust it for maximum efficiency.)

 R2

- 1K resistor

 R3

- 330 ohms (1W) resistor

 R4

- 555 timer integrated circuit (Use TTL not CMOS or MOS)

 IC1

- PN / 2n 2907 PNP switching transistor

 T1

- MJ 2955 transistor (Mount on a small heatsink)

 T2

- 6A10 / P600M or similar high current diode

 D1

- 12V power supply (e.g. 2 9v batteries in parallel)

You'll also need standard electrical tools such as a soldering iron, screwdriver, wire and something to mount it all on. The circuit diagram below is a built-from-scratch setup.

Method:

Now just assemble the parts as shown below.