Homemade Cattle Prod
In 2009, the United States hosted 94.5 million head of cattle with an average value of about $4.26 per pound, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In some cases, an electronic cattle prod can help control large herds of cattle.
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Materials
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The most common way to build a homemade cattle prod is to use the flash bulb on a disposable camera. The capacitor will deliver a mild shock created from low voltage. This electrical current is directed through basic electrical wires to a point of delivery, often attached to a barrel; a PVC pipe is ideal for this task.
Skills Required
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It is not difficult to make a homemade cattle prod, but you need to possess several skills and tools. For example, you will need to solder wires and make basic electrical connections to complete the project.
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Warning
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It is not advisable to use a homemade cattle prod as a Taser gun because it can potentially harm people with pacemakers, and you can be arrested for employing it as a weapon. When building the homemade cattle prod, keep in mind that electrical current can remain in the capacitor, so exercise caution when taking apart the camera flash component.
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References
- Photo Credit Cattle 5 image by Lee O'Dell from Fotolia.com
