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This instructable is also a summary of my own experiances in constructing funky light objects using the electronic from a disposal camera, as the knowledge of other projects and constructive ideas from the internet.
So it was my aim to write an clear DIY :-)))))) tutorial which can be followed by everyone who tries to do it for him- (her)self.
Before I started my instructable career, I was looking severeal times in the internet and found a lot of similiar projects which worked with this electronic. There was only one problem to me because nearly all of them had one common mistake: You never saw where to solder exactly the last wire to finish the project successfull!
That´s why I sat down and tried to find out my own best solution. I have to say that I´m not really good in working with electronics and I also can not draw the circuit of the used electronic from the disposal camera but I can show you now exactly where you have to solder your wires to light a flickering candle bulb, a cfl-tube , NIXIE-tube or a Neon Glow Bulb with only using a 1.5 Volts battery. I tested a lot of different disposal camera types (Agfa, Kodak, Fujii) and came to the conclusion that the ones from Fujii work best. Since then I always use only the electronics from Fujii-disposal cameras.
And now here comes my solution in which way I use to work with and I hope that will answer most of your questions about it.
If you follow carefully myt really detailed step by step instructabble, you should get an impressive result.
Before you start please notice two things:
First: There exist two different types of disposal camera s from Fujii which I used: One is driven by an AAA-battery and the other one uses an AA-battery. I call them the "AA-Type" and the "AAA-Type".
Second: Don´t wreck your health and please obay the follwing advices:
***Disclaimers***This instructable works with voltages in excess of 250V. This is more than enough to give you a potentially fatal electric shock if handled incorrectly. If you are unfamiliar with how to work with high voltage, please refrain from performing this instructable. Exercise caution throughout the following steps to avoid electrical dangers and also use insulated tools like pliers and screwdrivers and so on.
If you choose to undertake this instructable, you do so at your own risk.
Please obey that most of the gasfilled CFL-Tubes also contain some Quicksilver (Hg). Dont break them!!!
This instructable involves soldering. A soldering iron becomes very hot during its use, to the point where it can cause instant second-degree burns. Exercise caution throughout the following steps to avoid burns. If you choose to undertake this instructable, you do so at your own risk.
This instructable is also a summary of my own experiances in constructing funky light objects using the electronic from a disposal camera, as the knowledge of other projects and constructive ideas from the internet.
So it was my aim to write an clear DIY :-)))))) tutorial which can be followed by everyone who tries to do it for him- (her)self.
Before I started my instructable career, I was looking severeal times in the internet and found a lot of similiar projects which worked with this electronic. There was only one problem to me because nearly all of them had one common mistake: You never saw where to solder exactly the last wire to finish the project successfull!
That´s why I sat down and tried to find out my own best solution. I have to say that I´m not really good in working with electronics and I also can not draw the circuit of the used electronic from the disposal camera but I can show you now exactly where you have to solder your wires to light a flickering candle bulb, a cfl-tube , NIXIE-tube or a Neon Glow Bulb with only using a 1.5 Volts battery. I tested a lot of different disposal camera types (Agfa, Kodak, Fujii) and came to the conclusion that the ones from Fujii work best. Since then I always use only the electronics from Fujii-disposal cameras.
And now here comes my solution in which way I use to work with and I hope that will answer most of your questions about it.
If you follow carefully myt really detailed step by step instructabble, you should get an impressive result.
Before you start please notice two things:
First: There exist two different types of disposal camera s from Fujii which I used: One is driven by an AAA-battery and the other one uses an AA-battery. I call them the "AA-Type" and the "AAA-Type".
Second: Don´t wreck your health and please obay the follwing advices:
***Disclaimers***This instructable works with voltages in excess of 250V. This is more than enough to give you a potentially fatal electric shock if handled incorrectly. If you are unfamiliar with how to work with high voltage, please refrain from performing this instructable. Exercise caution throughout the following steps to avoid electrical dangers and also use insulated tools like pliers and screwdrivers and so on.
If you choose to undertake this instructable, you do so at your own risk.
Please obey that most of the gasfilled CFL-Tubes also contain some Quicksilver (Hg). Dont break them!!!
This instructable involves soldering. A soldering iron becomes very hot during its use, to the point where it can cause instant second-degree burns. Exercise caution throughout the following steps to avoid burns. If you choose to undertake this instructable, you do so at your own risk.
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Signing UpStep 1How to get the electronic from the disposal camera (AA-Type)
I start the description with the AA-Type which I prefer because to me it seems to have more possibilities.
First you have to cut of the paper. Then you open the plastic part of the camera´s bottom to take the AA-battery out and then open the camera carefully.Then you can take out the electronic easily.
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I beg your pardon you are absolutely right. I took the disclaimer from your site but only for that reason that I have not known the right words for explaining the danger at that time. Let me say that I am very sad not to mention you as the source that´s my fault.
But let me also say that your instructable was the one which brought me to the job working with nixie tubes and disposal camera flash units besides the other neon gas filled lamps or cfl-bulbs. That waslong before I presented my first instructable here.
So once again sorry for my mistaking and please accept my apology. I will try to do it better in future
I was just giving you a caution, there are some people out there that become annoyed if somebody copies their work without referencing it.
I tried to send you some pictures of my latest project and my E-Mail would not cooperate, so here is one or two, I would also like to thank you for this instructable because I was able to modify a different HV unit from another camera to work as you say.
The unit did produce a nice glow on one of the bulbs I have sent you when connected to the AC side of the diode.
Oh and there will be a clock on the top of my project to finish it out, plus a pendulam and some weights that are illuminated.
Sorry that I have not answered yet. (I explained you why).
Oh this looks very good!!! FIVE points worth!!!!
The wood you used will shine very good after finishing indeed . Very tricky the ankles in the mirror front .There will be surely an interesting play with reflections of the moving pendulum and also the glowing oft the neon lamps .
The lamp on the right photo looks very stylish I love it !!! This fits perfectlly in!!
I am longing for your presentation.
Thanks again for the bulbs my brain is already working........;-)))
Cheers Aeon Junophor
It appears that if you take your feed from the DC side, the power is steady as shown by the tube staying lit. Is the DC voltage high enough or could you envision any changes to this Instructable to meet this need?
We are not electrically that knowledgeable, but want to get there if we can.
Thanks.
Any experience in how long to expect the circuit to work before something blows?
Thanks!
If you don´t raise up the voltage for more than 3,0 Volts, you can use this electronic circuit as long as other electronic circuits too. The only "weak" part is the transistor which might get too hot (and then melts/blows) if you take too much voltage.
Yours Aeon Junophor
Nice avatar indeed.
I dont-Think so becaiuse you normally need al litte bit more amps to generate th cathode beam.
Take care of you while trying because of the possible x-ray!
Yours Aeon Junophor
I really do`t know if it works. Isn´t it so that a ccfl needs about 1.000 Volts?
Please report about your tying and experience.
Yours Aeon Junophor
I think 12 Volts are to powerfull The transitior will oergeat very fast and the electronis breaks down.
But as you can see in my description you can reach nearly 210 Volts (AC or DC) by using a lamp an when measuring without a lamp the HV contact s you`ll get more than 300 Volts AC or DC
thank you for you help,what do you think a good in put would be? i have seen this instructables i am new to this site and it has peeked the tinker in me
But this seems to be the only possible way to put all important facts one time togther so that everyone could follow the steps successful
Yours Aeon Junophor