Introduction: Electrical Detonator
here ill show you how to make a cool electrical detonator for lighting up fireworks or other stuff for around 10 to 15 dollars
Step 1: Stuff You Will Need
you will need a hobby box, some switches, and 9 volt snap connectors i got it all at radioshack
the project box is a tad too big you should go a size down
the project box is a tad too big you should go a size down
Step 2: The Holes
you will need to drill three holes in the top
the light is just for looks so you can be all cool like yrll armed and flick the red light on
and then fire it
the light is just for looks so you can be all cool like yrll armed and flick the red light on
and then fire it
Step 3: The Switches
if you dont have solder which i dont it will work fine
you cant see the but the light is connected to a 9 volt clip
you cant see the but the light is connected to a 9 volt clip
Step 4: Wiring
the basic concept is that you will wire the two nine volts creating 18 volts then you hook it up
to a switch and when you open the switch it will light the steel wool red hot and light a fuse
the light is just for cool looks
to a switch and when you open the switch it will light the steel wool red hot and light a fuse
the light is just for cool looks
Step 5: Alligator Clamps
you will need some alligator clips i suggest using non isulated because 18 volts
wont shock you and the plastic may catch fire
you also going to want 25 to 30 feet of wire to have distance
wont shock you and the plastic may catch fire
you also going to want 25 to 30 feet of wire to have distance
Step 6: The Steel Wool
you'll need some steel wool and make a thin piece about 2 inches long
this will turn red hot when you give a high(ish) voltage to it and can light paper and certainly a fuse
this one is lemon scented but the regular is a lot easier to handle
this will turn red hot when you give a high(ish) voltage to it and can light paper and certainly a fuse
this one is lemon scented but the regular is a lot easier to handle
Step 7: Setting It Up
finally this is how you should set it up yoshould clamp it in one and wrap it around the fuse twice
or however many times you want after its burnt you will have to change it but if you already have them set up on
the fuses it should go quick
or however many times you want after its burnt you will have to change it but if you already have them set up on
the fuses it should go quick