PYRO DETONATOR 2 igniter detonator fireworks pyrotechnics

Device which can detonate or ignite just about anything you want it to. Made for safe ignition of fireworks but with some skills you can make this fine case and put anything you want on the end of it.
Heres the link to the PYRO DETONATOR 1: http://www.instructables.com/id/Detonator-box-Ignition-box-Fireworks-Pyro-box/

Step 1: Getting started

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So firstly these are the things you will need.

A hobby case, I used the one you see in the picture
A toggle switch with red cover
7.2 volt rechargable battery with plugs on the end (rc car)
Push switch (red)
Key switch (with keys)
Jack plug (not quite shore which one it is, you see it in the picture)
Jack plug socket with lock
pull ties (tiewraps)
Led with fitting
Drill
Isolation tape
Sticker maching
wire
30 meters of wire(more or less)

Step 2: Measure THEN Drill

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Firstly measure out the width of the switches and choose the right drill. Drill the holes in the top and the side, one for the arm switch, one for the fire switch and one for the power key switch.
Then drill four holes in the bottom so that you can put 2 zip ties through them and hold the battery from the bottom. If there are not already (like in my box) drill a hole for the master power wire to pass through (wire directly from the battery) For the LED drill a small hole next to the key switch.
Finally for the Jack Socket you need to drill quite a large hole.

Step 3: ------Wiring-------

So now you have full access start putting in all the switches and see if it all fits, maybe edit a little with your dremel. Choose if you are going to sodder your wires to the contacts inside the detonator or you are going to hot glue it. I hot glued because you can take it off easily so you can change things easily. Now when your done with that start with the 30 meter wire and jack plug, connect the wire strand to the jack plug neatly and tape over it.

Step 4: Finishin UP

So everything should be about ready now, charge your battery and try it out with a small copper wire piece, leave the box open to check for any failures (shouldnt be any).
Now close everything up and make it neat. Use some Isolation tape to make the box look really neat and I used a sticker machine to print out the FIRE and ARM stickers. I like the look.

Now just plug in the plugs from the battery, turn the key flip the cover, flip the switch and press....
That how simple the PYRO DETONATOR 2 really is.

oeng huat says: Feb 12, 2013. 8:43 PM

Hi, why do you need to use a jack plug? How do you connect it?

shotgunshane says: Jan 1, 2013. 6:40 PM

How does this work? how does it ignite the actual fuse of the fire work/ C4? (jk about the C4)
please help

mightywombat says: Nov 16, 2012. 1:25 PM

I conceived something like this after watching the build team on Mythbusters touching bare wires to power tool batteries in order to ignite their various explosives. I never got around to building it, and then I was watching season 8, episode 5 and saw them using one to light some model rockets. Awesome.

khall7 says: Jun 8, 2012. 5:32 AM

can i just use a rechargeable 9v battery for ease.

xxcalebbxx in reply to khall7Sep 30, 2012. 4:58 PM

No, it doesn't have enough the ability to disharge enough current.

skrubybubl says: Sep 4, 2011. 5:54 AM

Wait... What type of jack socket do you use?
Anyone answer please

khall7 in reply to skrubybublJun 13, 2012. 10:08 AM

its a 6.35mm or 1/4" jack

ernieotc says: May 21, 2012. 11:38 AM

Just used your guide to make my own - great job

sullivan99 says: Apr 18, 2012. 9:33 AM

Quick Question: Can this system be used alone to fire a flash pot?
Much Appreciated

sullivan99 says: Apr 18, 2012. 9:30 AM

Quick Question: Will this system alone ignite a flash pot?
Much Appreciated

skrubybubl says: Sep 4, 2011. 5:50 PM

Im not sure which one is the jack, and if anyone can
Please send a link where you can buy it
Thanks

skrubybubl says: Sep 4, 2011. 6:01 AM

Also, What type of jack socket do you use?
Anyone answer please

skrubybubl says: Sep 4, 2011. 6:00 AM

You could use a potato cannon, but remember that they are felonies in California, florida and several more

chry_cool says: Aug 29, 2011. 4:27 AM

Very smart Piece of kit !

Flashmaster says: Sep 22, 2009. 3:57 PM

What is there to blow up? Wat can you use as an ignitable substance?

MR.BOOM9897 in reply to FlashmasterJun 29, 2011. 9:37 PM

I was thinking on maybe testing it on firecrackers. just a thought

DoomLaki in reply to FlashmasterNov 6, 2009. 10:10 AM

the suger, the KNO3, provides the oxigen to make the energie containing suger ignite.

owwio in reply to FlashmasterOct 23, 2009. 4:48 AM

50% pottasium nitrate 50% molten sugar - let it go hard and lite it :P
make lots of smoke (but stand back, explodes 1st)

MasterMind555 says: Oct 29, 2010. 10:07 AM

Where the hell did you got the ''arm'' switch? Do they sell it in an electric store? Cause I would like to do it and like that my mother won't be able to say that I'm too near of my ''bomb'' lol

sjoobbani in reply to MasterMind555Mar 4, 2011. 12:02 AM

radio shack, but they're $5 online they're cheaper, most electrical stores have them>

PyromanX says: Oct 7, 2008. 5:03 PM

PLEASE help with the case!!! Cannot find!!!

jvifun in reply to PyromanXJan 27, 2011. 1:06 PM

go to any hardware store

MasterMind555 in reply to PyromanXOct 30, 2010. 7:35 AM

If you really can't find one ( Like an old used case of something ) I guess you can build one with wood. Anyway for me the case is the last of my problems lol

jvifun says: Jan 27, 2011. 1:04 PM

hi i was wondering i found a website where thej sell the batteries
they have a difference in mAh i dont know how much i need
nice guide
greetings joel

chemist71186 says: Jul 17, 2010. 3:36 PM

Ok quick question. Considering the modern day understanding that electricity (flow of electrons) comes out of the negative (black) side of the battery and goes through the load (in this case the switches and buttons etc) and returns back to the battery at the positive side of battery, here is my question....... Looking at the wiring schematic, if the electricity is coming out of the negative (black) side of the battery, then it appears that the first thing the electricity goes to in the circuit if the phone jack which has wires leading to the explosive. So, why is it that when you wire it like this, that the electricity can only flow to the explosive if you flip the switch and hit the momentary push button? Because, in my mind according to this schematic, if the only way to complete the circuit would be to turn the key on, flip the switch, and press the monentary button, then wouldn't the electricity HAVE to be coming out of the positive (red) side of the battery? If this question seemed confusing, someone just please explain to me EXACTLY where the electricity from this battery is entering the wires and EXACTLY where it is coming out of the wires and entering back into the battery. Thanks

skicero in reply to chemist71186Jul 30, 2010. 10:59 AM

Electricity only flows when there is a path for it to flow. And it flows pretty much instantaneously so, for all practical purposes, the direction of the flow does not matter. The electricity doesn't go right to the explosive jack because the circuit isn't complete, and thus there is no path for it to flow. You should read up a bit on Electronics theory. :)

chemist71186 in reply to skiceroJul 30, 2010. 1:15 PM

No, I understand that. What I am saying is I would think that the current must be flowing in the direction that the key must be turned first, then the flip switch must be pressed, then the mom push button must be pressed for this thing to blow something up, right? The reason I say that is because if the current is "everywhere" at all times the circuit is closed, then this ignitor would blow something up without the key on or the flip switch flipped on right?

rrrmanion in reply to chemist71186Sep 2, 2010. 12:44 PM

no electrons can flow till they key is turned- the battery only has 1 terminal connected otherwise. then electricity will flow through the wire with the green led as there is another full circuit. next the arm switch must be pressed so electricity can flow through the green led still then as far as the fire switch. when that is pressed, the electricity flows through all parts of the circuit. and then... BOOM!!!

chemist711 in reply to chemist71186Jul 29, 2010. 5:57 AM

HHHEEEELLLPPPP, can anyone answer my last post?

chemist711 says: Jul 29, 2010. 5:58 AM

HHHHEEELLLLLPPPP, Can anyone answer my post below please?

themandon says: Jul 22, 2010. 9:03 AM

where can u go to get all the suppys?

guitarcreator says: Jul 10, 2010. 9:02 PM

ive been trying to hook up more LED lights to the whole system so that there's one for every switch. i cant seem to get it right though. i can rig it up so that the lights come on whenever i have the toggle switch turned on and when the power switch is on but if i wire it up to the momentary switch button i need to have the button pushed down for the lights to come on. can someone please help me with finding a way to wire it up without changing the momentary switch? thanks.