Joule Thief

[xee2]

@ kooler

The mylar caps seem to have helped. I am now getting fair size sparks. After I do some more testing I will post a video. Thanks for your help.

[jeanna]

@ kooler

The mylar caps seem to have helped. I am now getting fair size sparks. After I do some more testing I will post a video. Thanks for your help.

So, now that you have used the joule thief to make sparks, what is the plan?
Kooler's explanation has always been that he likes blowing things up, but that is not the way you seem to be going.
Do you expect the sparks to be more productive than just the voltage spikes?

Thank you,

jeanna

[xee2]

@ jeanna

So, now that you have used the joule thief to make sparks, what is the plan?
Kooler's explanation has always been that he likes blowing things up, but that is not the way you seem to be going.
Do you expect the sparks to be more productive than just the voltage spikes?

Thank you,

jeanna

The circuit provides a second stage for the JT that will provide high current pulses. These can be used to produce a much brighter light than could be produced from the JT alone. It will drive LEDs with amps instead of just milliamps. Think how much more light that can produce.

[gadgetmall]

Jeanna ! . Look what i found today at the thrift store  and a 7 watt cfl in a diffuser already . . Yea . Im ready Im ready  Just Luv you ! I'm winding that core with just as much #24 i can get on it . Walmart has2 pack C and D cell energizer rechargeable for 9 bucks . Radio Shack wants 39 dollars for 2 . WOW. That little Light puts out a bright white light and is 9.95 for a three pak .These are cool and wont break .I got a porcelain Screw in base  so i'm making this one base so the base will screw in and will work on lighting them without mod . i know it can be done . If so then this baby will have AC/BATTERY operation and take any CFL screw in bulb . .

[gadgetmall]

@ jeanna

The circuit provides a second stage for the JT that will provide high current pulses. These can be used to produce a much brighter light than could be produced from the JT alone.

@XEE2 .. This is what i need ! . Do you mind if  i use it . What kind of Spark coil did you get ? Part # > I need a faster way to charge up that Bcap  . but i need it not to kill the battery so fast it can't be replenished .