Build Your Own Zapper
printable Zapper parts list
This is the parts list for our free Zapper design. You may find the Big Zap Zapper schematic here. Parts to build your own zapper can be obtained from many electronics parts suppliers; we do not sell the parts to build your own zapper.
| # Used | Part Type | Designation | Description |
| 1 | 100n | C3 | Capacitor, 10% 50V or more |
| 1 | 10k | R3 | 1/4W, 5% carbon film resistor |
| 1 | 10R | R5 | 1/4W, 5% carbon film resistor |
| 1 | 10u 25V | C2 | Electrolytic capacitor |
| 1 | 12 VOLTS | JP1 | 2 pin header |
| 2 | 1k0 | R6 R7 | 1/4W, 5% carbon film resistor |
| 2 | 1k0 x 9 | RP1 RP2 | 9-resistor SIP network, 10 pin pkg. |
| 1 | 1n0 | C1 | Capacitor, 10% 50V or more |
| 2 | 1N4004 | D2 D3 | Diode |
| 1 | 1N914B | D5 | Diode |
| 2 | 2N4401 | Q1 Q2 | NPN transistor |
| 1 | 2N4403 | Q3 | PNP Transistor |
| 1 | 40106 | U1 | CMOS Hex Inverter |
| 1 | 470R | R1 | 1/4W, 5% carbon film resistor |
| 1 | 4k7 | R2 | 1/4W, 5% carbon film resistor |
| 1 | 5V6 1W | D1 | Zener diode |
| 1 | 680k | R4 | 1/4W, 5% carbon film resistor |
| 1 | 9 VOLT | B1 | Alkaline 9 volt battery, MN1604 or equal |
| 1 | POWER | SW1 | SPST switch, 100ma or more |
| 1 | COMMON | JP3 | 20 pin single header |
| 1 | LED 2ma | D4 | T-1 or T1 3/4 LED, low current |
| 1 | OUTPUTS | JP2 | 20 pin single header |
Bill of Materials for the Big-Zap 1.04 Zapper
Schematic diagram for the Big Zap zapper is here.