[Prev][Next][Index][Thread]
Small tesla coil (1sq ft) findings
----------
From: Jim Fosse [SMTP:jim.fosse-at-bjt-dot-net]
Sent: Friday, June 19, 1998 11:50 AM
To: Tesla List
Subject: Re: Small tesla coil (1sq ft) findings
>From: Malcolm Watts [SMTP:MALCOLM-at-directorate.wnp.ac.nz]
>Sent: Thursday, June 18, 1998 4:31 PM
>To: Tesla List
>Subject: Re: Small tesla coil (1sq ft) findings
>
>Hi all,
>
>> From: Jeff Corr [SMTP:corr-at-enid-dot-com]
>> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 1998 12:45 AM
>> To: tesla list
>> Subject: small tesla coil (1sq ft) findings
>>
>> Hello all... in order to have a tesla coil in my college
>> dorm room next year :-) I had to construct a special one.
>>
>> It is mounted on a 12"x12" plywood section, the secondary being only
>> 12" tall.
>>
>> The reason I post this here is I find it interesting this coil can produce
>> 12" long sparks, the length of the coil itself.
>>
[snip]
>This post makes me think it could be time to resurrect Robert
>Stephen's suggestion of a competition for small coils. I would
>definitely be a starter in the bang for buck stakes. Whatthinks?
>
Good job Jeff!
It definitely perked my interest. My 8 year old son keeps asking me if
he can take my tesla coil to show-and-tell. Well; with 60" arcs from a
15kV -at- 60ma. neon and a sound like a berserk chain saw I don't think
that it would go over well in the class room;) (I haven't even fired
this latest coil with my pig yet)
But, a small little 12" coil would be perfect for show-and-tell and
table top demos. I may just build one today.
cheers,
jim