I have an electronics question, DC related

[LaserFreak]

First off, I'm old enough to know not to run around using this on some unsuspecting person, just simply thinking for protection use.

I've seen a few designs for mini tasers (1500 volts max. at a very low milliamperage)...not very powerful but enough to get someone's attention. I like the Tennis Racquet bug zapper idea. But I want to modify it.

With a 7.2 volt 700mAh battery and a larger capacitor, could I generate a more noticeable zap without frying the rest of the circuitry? Also, I know what capacitors basically do, but don't know which size to get to not only up the output, but make the charge time quicker.

 

[Theatre Booth Guy]

Chances are very good the designer optimized everything too work as a unit. Modifying a taser could be very dangerous and easily lead to someone dying.
Something as simple as a capacitor in a tv is charged enough to easily send a person to the hospital. (if you happen to touch the high voltage parts)

 

[RyanA]

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