If you need about 12,000 volts DC for an ion generator this circuit might be the ticket. It draws power from the 120vac power line but it uses a small 6KV camera flash trigger coil. The output signal is isolated from the power line. Although the circuit can only deliver about 5uA of current it [...]

The Electronic Dazer is a modern, portable, personal-protection appliance. It generates hight potential energy to ward off vicious animals or other attackers. It is an aid to help exape from a potentially dangerous situation. the device develops about 2,000 volts. Higher voltages mabe be attained by adding aditional multiplier stages, but it should be noted [...]

This is another simple discharge tube to make, and can be made in under 10 minutes (excluding the 24hr wait for the sealant to dry). First you will need to get a bottle (with a PLASTIC cap), some wire, a tube, silicone sealant, a drill, and a pair of pliers + wire cutters. Next, drill [...]