SEC exciter field in disposable camera circuit

[SthealthRaider]

oh and how many watt is that lightbulb? thanks

[Br0kenMan]

@SthealthRaider The tube looking bulb is 4 watts. The larger one is 10 watts.

[SthealthRaider]

i have made one but it isnt as bright as yours howcome?

[Br0kenMan]

@SthealthRaider Can't say for sure without seeing it. Keep in mind that the camera makes lights look alot brighter than they really are. This is why i turned the lights off and let viewers see how far the light reaches. This is really only suitable for a night light.

[SthealthRaider]

@Br0kenMan I have made a new one good solderings 8 watt bulb instead of 5 watt MUUUUCH brighter ;) i have uploaded a video of it!

[Br0kenMan]

@SthealthRaider i just had a look at your light. Nice job ... very neat.

[SthealthRaider]

Can i use a 9v battery? Rlly cheap here

[Br0kenMan]

@SthealthRaider I havn't tried a 9v source but i would imagine it would burn out the circuit. These camera circuits are only built for 1.5V sources.

[333xan45]

Thank you

[333xan45]

I'm gonna try it

[333xan45]

Wow now I know what he was talking about!

[333xan45]

Ummmmm how many volts is that fluorescent light stick?

[Br0kenMan]

@333xan45 it's a 4watt bulb. At 12V that's 0.3 amps.

[Armookie]

Anymore details on how to do this camera mod? What did you do to the Flash unit to make it work. I dismantled mine but just can't figure out how to wire it up. Great mod though and so usefull. Thanks.

[Br0kenMan]

@Armookie you can see a tutorial here:

w w w.brokenman.co.nz

Just click the search button on the menu, type in disposable and hit enter. It should come up as the first one in the list. Lots of closeup images there.

[Armookie]

@Br0kenMan Thank you. I really appreciate it. :)

[Lukeidea]

Nice job man.

I really am having a hard time finding out what a "SEC exciter" is and how it works.

Same with the Joule thief.

Peace