@all,
I am looking for advice on how to recapture spark energy.
The reason for this is, I have a small circuit that feeds a flyback and I have found that
once the spark is initiated, I can remove one of the leads to the primary and
the flyback continues to spark the gap on a much lower power.
What I would like to attempt is, to gather the energy from the spark and feed this back to the
source. I notice that using a 3400uF cap after my 6v battery, after disconnecting the battery,
the spark continues briefly.
I am hoping this as well as the low (10 - 20mA) reading on my analog ampmeter, are indicators
that may allow this to self sustain.
I know I could be barking up the wrong tree, but I would like to try.
Any advice or circuit will be greatly appreciated.
Kindest Regards, Penno
Hi Penno,
The circuit in patent (6407483) might be a possibility of capturing the spark.
http://www.freepatentsonline.com/6407483.html
Another interesting circuit is this 0.5v to 6v converter.
http://www.discovercircuits.com/H-Corner/05-6-con.htm
I've been trying to track down a source for the 74AUC1G14 inverter or equivalent that can run with that low of +VS.
@DTB,
Thanks for that, I'll wind a small Centre tap coil and give it a go.
Regards, Penno