Re: New Microcontroller Zapper project

Thanks for the comments.

The Disclaimer is sort of directed towards my self. Just to remind me that there is seldom one single solution to a complex problem.


Regarding the output stage:
I had some electronics classes 20 years ago. Most of the knowledge has evaporated since then.

I used 12v and 100 ohms just to maximize the effect. Even though I don't have much of a clue about what is really happening when zapping. I assumed high current and voltage = better effect on the body!

After reading the page you recommended, I understand that maybe this isn't so.

You mention a push-pull stage, isn't this used when the voltage goes below zero as in an audio amplifier?

Analog circuits is certainly not my strong side.
I would appreciate some concrete examples.

I've uploade a scope picture of the output:
http://groups.google.com/group/uzapper/web/testing


One last thing. Would 9v be just as good as 12v?