capacitor ignition

[spudzinger]

Hey, I was just wondering what size, type, and voltage capacitors you use for that type of ignition.Thanks.

[Rambo]

20v 2000mf should be enough.It depends on the electrodes too.

[jjk92]

hey im kinda new at this what do you use to charge the capacitors up? thanks

[dragon finder]

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This is a simple diagram you can use more capatitors. Press the first switch to charge and then the second switch to discharge.

[spudzinger]

Yeah, what do you use to charge the caps? An adjustable power source? 'Cause those are expensive. Also where do you get these caps. I do some amateur robotics and have ever found a 200V 2000mf cap, unless you meant a 2000 uF cap. Would these possibly be found in external camera flashes.Thanks

[spudzinger]

Yeah, what do you use to charge the caps? An adjustable power source? 'Cause those are expensive. Also where do you get these caps. I do some amateur robotics and have ever found a 200V 2000mf cap, unless you meant a 2000 uF cap. Would these possibly be found in external camera flashes.Thanks

[joannaardway]

That's what they meant. A 2000 mf cap would be massively over sized!!!

A 2 farad capacitor would be dangerous and .... well you should know.

The innards of a disposable camera will create a 300 V charging source, and the used and empty cameras can usually be got free if you ask politely at a camera store.

[spudzinger]

Thank you, joannaardway.