Ever wondered build a high voltage generator powered only by a battery of 1.5 Volts? Well, this circuit described herein, taken from the website Indestructible is able to do this. It generates a voltage of about 450 volts, enough to give a very nasty shock. Before thinking of doing this project, read our disclaimer.
The most critical component in this circuit is the transformer, it is used in flashes of cameras. This transformer is a ferrite with five pins. The ferrite transformer must have five-pin, if the processor has 4 or 6 pins, it will not work for this project. But you make an adjustment if you have experience in electronics.
High Voltage Generator Circuit Diagram
List of components
Resistor 220 Ohm 1/8 Watt
Resistor 100 Ohm 1/8 Watt
Capacitor 22NF x 400 or 500 Volts (film)
Ferrite transformer with five-pin
Diode Rectifier 1000 Volts - Almost all types will work
Common NPN transistor - Almost all types will work
red LED