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I tried to do one better with a small flyback transformer. https://gfycat.com/GlaringGrimCondor https://gfycat.com/GlaringGrimCondor Turns out there's not eno
by 13 12y ago
I tried to do one better with a small flyback transformer.
https://gfycat.com/GlaringGrimCondor https://gfycat.com/GlaringGrimCondor
Turns out there's not enough clearance in USB ports for tens of thousands of volts.
- comboy 12y agoNice! But I'm guessing you wouldn't be able to fit that into a size that's comparable with standard USB drive?
- cstross 12y agoYou could fit one into a portable hard drive case, though. Presumably along with an electric motor to make the appropriate noises when whoever you really don't like tries to plug it into their laptop.
- 13 12y agoPossible at a pinch, the flyback I was using right there was about the size of a walnut. You could lay most of it out flat with the voltage multiplier and encase the whole thing in epoxy for (ha) safety. I really wanted to go much higher with the voltages, but the amount of noise this thing puts out de-focuses the camera.
- nalson 12y agoCould you share the circuit diagram? I am intrigued.