High Power Flash.

by VadimS in Circuits > Cameras

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High Power Flash.

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An ongoing project for creating a high power and speed studio flash (cheaply) that can sync with a chdk enabled camera.

Once I get the new parts (couple weeks ish) I'll make an instructable.
If you don't know what chdk is have a look:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Sized-CHDK-USB-Camera-Shutter-Remote/


Currently I can take photos at about 1/1000s consistently.
I believe the limitation is the camera.
As the flash timing moves about +-1/4ms

The bulb is being run at about 7.5j, but is capable of about 32j, so I'm going to get a proper sized tank capacitor and use a voltage doubler off the line to charge it faster.