It is good to know if the tiny shocker is on or not, by adding a wonderful invention called the "LED", so you don't risk get bitten by the shocker again!

Disclaimer: This shocker can be dangerous if used improperly, it gives out about 400 to 450 volts, so I am NOT responsible if you or anybody are injured or killed by the shocker, the responsibility is yours...

Improved instructable!
I have been asked by comments and email how to attach a LED to a shocker to indicate it is on. So I then decide to make another instructable how to do that.

And, I have copied and pasted everything from my original shocker instructable onto this instructable and greatly improved the text on every step, also added more steps and replaced some pictures. I am hoping it would be less confusing to you and understand the project better so you can have an higher success in completing this project. :-)

If you do find anything confusing or an error on this instructable, please let me know and I'll fix it.

Step 1: What type of disposable camera should I use?

  • The best disposable camera you can use for this project are the "Boots" or "Polaroid" types, because they have everything you need.
  • The "Kodak" type is a bit more difficult, you need to find the type that uses an LED indicator, NOT a neon bulb indicator, those types will not work. Also, the LED type cameras uses SMD resistors, so you will need to find or buy one 220 ohm and one 100 ohm resistors.
  • All other types of cameras like "fuji" ect. will not work because they have an different and/or more complex circuitry.
<p>i was wondering if the transformer are pulse type or not i want to make one i have some pulse transformer lying around</p>
<p>i have burnt my transistor... can i use any other transistor which is similar with my burnt one?</p>
I ve build it but it doesnt work. the led Lights on but no voltage at the output.<br>Do u know why? please help. .. thx
<p>Are you using a burnt out capacitor?</p>
I made it! Thanks for posting this! I put in a box with foil pads and wrote &quot;balance enhancer&quot; on the side! People keep trying to touch the pads while standing on one leg!
<p>You can pass me how this circuit because I am developing a project that will use a similar circuit.<br>thank you</p>
I want the proper specifications of transformer.
<p>do you know where i can get these disposable cameras other than buying one ($9.35 at Walmart!!!)</p>
<p>I got like 20 for free at wallgreens</p>
WWWHAAAATTT! i was just there! Dangit!
<p>Just ask them for some used cameras, they already developed the film in them and usually you can get a few of them for a few bucks. All the stores do with the cameras is return them to the factory to be recycled.</p>
i tried asking the lady at the photo center at walmart and she said that the camera manufactures now require used cameras to return to their &quot;Warehouse&quot; for 'prossesing'. so, in short, i wasnt able to get a free used camera.
Just in case, look at other stores that develop photos. You might get lucky and end up returning with a few of them. if not, try Amazon or Ebay for them.
<p>can you use recifiter diodes</p>
<p>and does this charge then shock you or continuously shock you?</p>
<p>It continuously shocks you. If the capacitor was attached it would be one big shock</p>
I plan to use this as a self-defence device.... Any suggestions.....?
<p>It will not have the power to stop someone, this is more like one of those prank tazers</p>
<p>can you make instructions on how to attach a momentary push button?</p>
<p>It's very easy, just solder the wires onto both of his shocky leads, and then solder up the momentary switch</p><p>| |</p><p>+ +</p><p>+ +</p><p>| |</p><p>The +'s are the leads on the switch and the | is the wire</p>
<p>I'm disappointed. Mine gives out ~260 volts. I had to use the whole PCB that's in the camera as it has more parts than your camera. Tried using only the parts described in this instructable but it wouldn't work :(</p>
<p>I'm not disappointed in your instructable, I'm disappointed in the lower voltages of these cameras. </p>
<p>Wow! Great Instructable, very easy to follow and extremely well written! I just made this and put it inside a small PVC pipe. Thanks for posting this!</p>
<p>this is a map i find with 1f16 and 2sc5607</p>
<p>hey bro i made it but dont work!!!????</p><p>i search in web and find a map.</p><p>same as your map but Diode 1f16 and transistor 2sc5607</p>
<p>Name of the diode? </p><p>Can i used D965?<br>thanks in advance :)</p>
Would this work http://m.ebay.com/itm/321095009296?cmd=VIDESC for the transformer
Hi what type of diode is being used because I'm buying my parts separately
does the disposable camera have a battery housing/holder that could be used for this?
<p>can you use the other capacitor? because then you'll get way more power!</p>
<p>A great disguise is a small mint tin; I used one from starbucks. You can fit all the components inside, including the battery. I affixed the leads to a 9v battery connector. When you flip open the top of the mint tin, the connector is exposed and facing up and very easy to press into skin.<br><br></p>
<p>I disassembled a kodak camera and I saved the components but I couldn't figure out how to connect them again, thanks for the instructable!</p><p>Also can I use another transistor, a 2222 for example? Or the high voltage will make it useless?</p>
As long as you dont put capacitors on there its ok.
<p>i am using a d 965 transistor but the shocker is not working although the transistor is fine</p>
Hello! Could some help me figure it out how to make this shocker &quot;less powerful&quot; by discharging, lets say, 50V instead of the 400-450V? How do i do it? Should i simply increase the value of the resistor? Or should i use a different capacitor too? Thank you!
<p>Reduce the amount of turns at the high voltage coil of the capacitor, this is quite hard to do because you'll have to disassemble it completely and unwind and rewind the coils.</p><p>The resistor would be an inefficient way to do the same thing.</p><p>PD: don't expect a steady DC signal.</p>
Seriously, 9V input is 2700V output :O When I touch this thing, I'll be dead by now!
<p>While it'ss certainly enough to hurt you, voltage alone will not kill you, stun guns can reach hundreds of thousands of volts, but at a very low amperage. When used on someone as they are intended, the risk of permanent damage or death is extreamly low(unless the attacker has a heart condition, but how many assailants with bad hearts can there be?). I am curious about the amperage output from this device, if it's 400-450volts with a .5 amp output, then that is an issue and it needs to be greatly reduced. It only takes .1 mA to stop your heart.</p>
<p>no it takes 10ma to stop a heart.</p>
the input and output voltages please...
it still different
Ferrite TRANSFORMER WITH FIVE PIN'S From Which Camera You Get Can You Say The Model Number Of CAMERA PLEASE ^_^
I've just made this little thing but it DOESN'T WORK!!!!<br /> I am sure everything works but the taser itself doesn't work!!!&nbsp; :(<br />
u couldve burn out the parts as well?
Obviously you have done something wrong...?
I checked and double checked the circuit but it still doesn't work!

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