I'm currently using a BBQ grill sparker for my cannon, but I was wondering if an assembly using, say, a nine-volt battery (or whatever's required) and a momentary switch would still generate a viable ignition spark.
The thought occurred to me because it's rather hard to place the BBQ igniter anywhere, and momentary switch could be housed inside a project box from Radio Shack along with the controls for my chamber fan.
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- boilingleadbath
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Well, remember that it requires roughly 12,000Volts/inch to make a spark. Thus, your 9 V battery is capable of producing a .00075" spark.
Pretty pathetic, no?
It is possible to use more advanced electronics to give you high voltage sparks, but I don't know enough about them to help you... and you'd probably need essive help if this befuddles you.
Pretty pathetic, no?
It is possible to use more advanced electronics to give you high voltage sparks, but I don't know enough about them to help you... and you'd probably need essive help if this befuddles you.
- Urban Ninja
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Hey if you have a strobe light (handheld is what I used) you can wire those up in a way to make a spark about an inch to two inches, depending on what kind of strobe you use. I will post plans soon. I just need to take some pics!