Joule Thief

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@ Pirate88179 

I would guess that one side of the tube is not connected correctly. Try removing lead from each end of tube one at a time. If you can get the same results with one of the leads disconnected, then that lead is not connected to the circuit correctly. Touching the battery is probably providing capacitive coupling between tube and battery through your body.

[Pirate88179]

Thank you.  I was thinking I was acting as a circuit bridge like Chevy chase in the "Spies Like Us" movie.  So, I will check just as you suggest.  It is actually pretty bright when I am in the circuit.

Bill

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Hey Bill,

Try using something non conductive to hold another battery or a magnet in proximity to see if either has an effect on the brightness.

And is it possible for the circuit to draw energy from the aether into the system by adding an aerial and a ground connection ?

It is always possible that hidden secrets can be found in anomalies.

Regards...

[innovation_station]

Hey Bill,

Try using something non conductive to hold another battery or a magnet in proximity to see if either has an effect on the brightness.

And is it possible for the circuit to draw energy from the aether into the system by adding an aerial and a ground connection ?

It is always possible that hidden secrets can be found in anomalies.

Regards...

nice cap!

ist

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@ Pirate88179

   I bought a 2 pack of Fuji cameras marked "continuous flash". The camera and circuit board looks like yours but the transformer is marked "99" instead of "T 9A". I do not have camera with macro so I can not post picture. Package bar code was "741010100811".