Introduction: Flyback Transformer Drivers

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This instructable is the seventh one that I made. This instructable is about how to make a fly back transformer driver. There are two that I will show, one that is mechanical, and one that is solid-state (for the more technologically advanced). My inspiration for this instructable was that I made a mechanical driver, then it died; so I bought another one but decided to make a solid-state one.

Warning: this instructable deals with high voltage, so you could get shocked and potentially killed. I take no responsibility for any damage, injury, or death.

P.S.  The picture you see on this page is copied and pasted from Google, so it's not this good or high power.

Step 1: Parts for Simple Driver

These are the parts that you need for a simple fly back driver. The pros are that it's simple to build and lasts a long time. The cons are that it doesn't make as big sparks as solid-state drivers, and it's very noisy.

Parts:
1- 5 volt relay
?- wires
1- 6 volt power source
1- fly back transformer with pins identified
1- on/off switch (optional)

Tools:
1- soldering iron
1- solder wire
1- helping hands station (optional)

Step 2: Schematic for Simple Driver

This is the schematic for the simple driver. Just wire the relay like the picture has it. The two wires sticking on the bottom is what you connect to the power source and transformer. Just follow schematic #2 to see how to connect it all.

Step 3: Parts for Solid State Flyback Driver

These are the parts that you need for the solid state driver. The pros are that it makes bigger sparks. The cons are that it's harder to make.

Parts:
1- 6 volt power source
1- on/off switch (optional)
1- fly back transformer with pins identified
1-555 timer ic
1-power transistor (see schematic and text file)
1-0.01 uf capacitor
?-resistors (it depends on whether you use the schematic or my info in the text document)
?- wires

Tools:
1- soldering iron
1- solder wire
1- helping hands station (optional)

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