A bug zapper is more formally known as an electrical discharge insect control system and is a common tool for killing insects outdoors. In order to be effective, these devices must attract insects in some way and they must provide enough electricity to kill them. The basic design for a bug zapper has not changed since they were invented in 1934.
Instructions
1. Pry open the camera with a screwdriver and remove the film. Locate the capacitor, which is usually in the upper-right corner of the camera. Solder a 5-inch length of electrical wire to each lead of the capacitor. Drill two holes large enough to fit the wires through next to the view finder. Route the wires through the holes and close the case.
2. Cut off the conical part of the fish trap. Roll some mesh into a cylinder that's no more than 1 centimeter smaller than the diameter of the fish trap. Staple the cylinder together and cut it to the length of the fish trap. Place the mesh cylinder inside the bottom fish trap lid and glue it in place.
3. Make a second mesh cylinder that fits into the groove of the fish trap lid and glue it in place. Ensure that the two mesh cylinders aren't touching at any point. Solder each of the free leads from the camera to one of the meshes.
4. Cut a piece of PVC pipe about 6 inches long. Cut the tips of the LEDs off to diffuse the light. Place three AA batteries inside the pipe and wire the LEDs in parallel. Hold the wires in place with electrical tape and connect the electrical switch to the circuit. Glue the light structure to the bottom of the top cap of the fish trap and glue the electrical switch on top of the top cap of the fish trap.
5. Turn on the LEDs and the flash switch of the camera. Insects will be attracted to the blue LEDs inside the wire meshes and will complete the circuit when they touch both meshes at the same time. This will trigger the capacitor in the camera and fry the insect.
Tags: fish trap, fish trap glue, trap glue, bottom fish, bottom fish trap, cylinder that