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Step 5Using it
After you had done all of that work making the strobe, it is now time to test it to see if it works... Push the charge switch and you should get an flash in a few seconds and another flash, if it does not work, go back to the flash circuit and find out what have you done wrong... (is the SCR soldered the wrong way round?)
It works well for me! My strobe flashes every few seconds depending how good the battery is...
It works well for me! My strobe flashes every few seconds depending how good the battery is...
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May 29, 2011. 11:44 PM
drzego
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drzego
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a strobe uses a RELAXATION OSCILLATOR to trigger the flash. A flash circuit uses the same oscillator to indicate the charge is ready, so, a simple SCR can convert a disposable camera in a Strobe. The neon lamp have an interesting characteristic (and an interesting glowing also). This gas conducts electricity IF the voltage is greater than 75 volts, so when the capacitor charges, the voltage rises until the neon conducts the electricity that triggers the SCR.
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May 16, 2011. 1:31 AMmischka
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mischka
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Interesting, but I dont understand how it works. Can you please explain why the SCR and neon light make it flash?
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