Joule Thief

[Freezer]

I wanted to add a bit of more information that might help.  Try hooking up the circuit with the output in the same fashion as I did with the two outputs.  I found that by trying to light the tube by itself without the other neon connected to the output two didn't light the tube as well, even though the switch is is centered on the tube output if that makes sense.  Also for maximum brightness, use a duracell, or better.  I found other batteries didn't work as well.  I think between duracell and energizer, duracell wins for output, and energizer wins for endurance.

[nievesoliveras]

Thank you @wilbyinebriated!
Thank you @freezer!

Jesus

[WilbyInebriated]

@freezer
what program are you using to do those circuits? it looks nice.

@all
this should run a neon at about 1.2V, with about 3mA draw.

[Pirate88179]

Well, I just purchased a Fuji disposable camera and a 15" long (15 watt) florescent tube.  When I get some time, I will try to see if I can use it to light from a AA like some of you have done.  I will go back and re-read all of the posts where folks have done this and look at the posted schematics.  Hopefully, I will not cause a rift in the space-time continuum if I hook it up incorrectly. (Grin)  I may have some questions once I get started.  Thanks.

Bill

[electricme]

I got a little problem, 
Varnish is used to stop the original wires from vibrating on the toroid surface.
After removing the old wires, sharp bits of varnish is left on the toroid surface.

What is the best slovent to remove this old varnish, so it wont cut the new wire
when it is wound on the old former?

White spirit, Kero, Petrol, Thinners, Metho,,,,?   

jim

ps I learned a little trick to stop nuts working loose, use a drop of ladies nail polish, pink colour works best.