PYRO DETONATOR 2 igniter detonator fireworks pyrotechnics

 by larsjet

Step 1: Getting started

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)
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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.
nerd12 says: Mar 11, 2010. 7:07 AM
you should have done it the other way. the arm switch should not be covered and the fire switch is supposed to be covered.

bowmaster in reply to nerd12Jun 29, 2010. 11:12 AM
I agree, it makes it both safer, and more BA.
Purple Guy in reply to nerd12Apr 15, 2010. 8:22 AM
 Thats what I was thinking too :P
*Purple Guy*
timhannah1988 says: Jun 6, 2010. 11:26 AM
What LED did you use as surely it will blow under that volts etc
programedfiles says: Jan 5, 2010. 12:30 PM
i think it would be nice if you added a led so when you "arm" the device the led is turned on
owwio says: Oct 7, 2009. 3:06 PM
 How do i connect the jack socket?
It is audio not power.

And my key switch has 4 terminals. Y?

please help.
owwio in reply to owwioOct 23, 2009. 4:47 AM
nvm sorted :P
DurkaDurkaDie says: Jun 17, 2009. 3:12 PM
Yeah i have a question im new here and i was wondering do i have to incorporate the key switch?
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