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I've been collecting parts for this project for a while...and with the 24kj system taking most of my time, this one went largely on hold for a while. But I now have everything I need, and have built the enclosure. The capacitors are two 400v @ 14400uf lytics (HUGE!!). They will be charged off a 12v 5ah gel cell, and discharged via SCR. A 3.5" induction pancake coil will be affixed to the front of the "cannon". The entire unit can be picked up and carried like a large spud gun, except it shoots aluminum slugs with ferocious power.
All that is left is wiring. I'll be posting images and video as I get the system done.
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Yes, it's a stud. Charging is accomplished via 12v --> inverter --> transformer --> diode --> caps. A hair dryer element is in series with the transformer primary to ballast it. Charges in about 1.5 minutes. I'm keeping this as simple as possible. The SCR is the same that I was using in my 3.5 kj bank, so I know it'll be fine. Data sheet on my blog:
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Wow! Those caps are absolutely massive. How did you go about getting a single cap that has more energy than my entire photoflash collection (at 220 pieces ~1kJ @ 300V)? Thats definitely nothing to sneeze at. Out of curiosity, since these are electrolytic, how do you plan on protecting them from the ring back, so they don't explode in your hands?
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I suppose you could hold it on your shoulder, but I'm going to hold it at waist level. It's 33" long and 5.75" square. I'd rather not have those caps right next to my head...
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2.3kj Completely Self Contained Induction Cannon (Pics Inside)
The seller had the title mispelled.
