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hey guys, can any of you explain to me how to biuld an igntion coil that can be run by a camera circuit, as said here http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/high-po ... 10486.html
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typically people use an ignition coil from a car i dont know how to build one
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That link is fairly overcomplicated.

All you have to do is dump the capacitor through the coil via an automotive relay or preferably a heavy-duty manual switch.


I can't remember which side of the coil is + or - (the leads marked 15 and 1). You need to run the HV output of the coil back to the negative side of your capacitor IIRC. If you wire the circuit backwards you will kill it.

Modifying the flash to fit in a project box is optional.
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well.. i just want to build a small ignition coil so that i can put it all in a project box :oops:
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best bet would be go down to sears and find the smallest lawnmower engine coil you can and hope it fits in a project box

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do think its all worth the trouble for a spark or should i just buy a taser?
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Luckily I saw this thread. I know of two different ignition coil circuits that are small and compact.

This one uses a car battery or any other 12v 6A source to operate.
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This one uses a 230v outlet, but I know from experience that 120v will work just as well on the same circuit.
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easy this is what i use on my hybrid...
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job well done on the diagram spudfarm
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thanks! i try to keep it simple on those diagrams :)
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sorry to kinda highjack this topic, but...

anyone know where an ignition coil is on a riding lawnmower?
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follow the cable from the sparkplug and you will find it...
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and the spark plug is where?
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on the top of the cylinder... (we stop hijacking this thread and i talk to you on msn)
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