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If you charge your 4700µF capacitor to 400 volts then it would contain ½ x 0.0047 x 400² which is 370 Joules. This is the same energy as a defibrillator and could easily stop your heart.
Mike.
Only an electric chair works more reliably.
Boncuk
OK, well basically I was wondering if I could charge up my 4700uF cap, get someone to touch the two leads (bit of a prank you see) and get a bit of a shock.
I don't want to cause any harm to anyone though. That's the main concern I had.
I have had all the warnings about discharging capacitors before working on CRT monitors flash through my head...
If I charged it to 12v, would that cause a small zap without hurting anyone? Would 24v be better or too much?
I have produced a card, that when opened, it shocks the user. If the voltage is DC, it has almost no effect, even at 150v. But an AC voltage at 120v will make them drop the card.
You will find that if the voltage is AC, it will produce a much greater effect on the "target."
I have produced a card, that when opened, it shocks the user. If the voltage is DC, it has almost no effect, even at 150v. But an AC voltage at 120v will make them drop the card.
You've obviously never played the fun game of charging a 100uF to 350V and throwing it to the young apprentice!![]()
Not very likely, you've got more chance of saying ouch, that hurt.Your design is faulty, 150V DC will kill.
Mike.
Not very likely, you've got more chance of saying ouch, that hurt.