High Voltage Capacitor Bank Can Crusher (700 Joules)

SpaceWyzard, Tue May 12 2020, 12:02AM

Here is a video of my new project.

Attached is a schematic of the circuit.

700 Joules isn't too crazy, but I am very happy with it!
Re: High Voltage Capacitor Bank Can Crusher (700 Joules)
SpaceWyzard, Tue May 12 2020, 12:10AM

Link2 Here is the schematic
Re: High Voltage Capacitor Bank Can Crusher (700 Joules)
klugesmith, Sat Jun 27 2020, 12:25AM

Nice work there; thanks for sharing.

Have you done any experiments to determine the best number of turns in work coil?
How about instrumentation, such as a kilovoltmeter? Then you can get repeatable shots by overcharging a bit, let bleeder resistor bring it down slowly, and fire when ready.