High Voltage CFL Circuit

[XS-NRG]

And here is the typical voltage regulator circuit 
Not all components are needed when the circuit is battery fed.

[DreamThinkBuild]

Hi Jesus,

I have to agree with XS-NRG using a pic would help in the long run. Although you do have to use a computer once to write your program, once it is debugged and running fine you don't have to touch the computer again. They allow a lot of flexibility in the long run because you don't have to change components around just tweak the program with your new settings and update.

This site has some very basics using a PicAxe controller which are very good stepping stones to more powerful uP's.

http://www.thebackshed.com/windmill/articles/PicAxe.asp

Look under projects on that site for other PicAxe projects.

[nievesoliveras]

Thank you @xs-nrg
The question is, the pic16f627a needs to be programmed? Or it just work when you power it?

Thank you @dreamthinkbuild
I checked the picaxe and it seems promising for a newbie like me.

Jesus

[XS-NRG]

Yes offcource it needs software.

But that is what makes it so nice actually 
You can write it yourself.
You can use and reprogram it over and over again.

I was once like you...
Always building circuits with fixed components.
Those days are over and i am so glad i started to look into microcontrollers 

Then:
I cannot do it it is way too difficult.
I don't know how.

Do you see what i mean?
I know what your problem is and i know the solution to it.
And i will help you, if you want.

[nievesoliveras]

@xs-nrg

What is the software used to program the pic.
Does it need a special pcboard?

Jesus