Re: So where is WinTesla

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• Subject: Re: So where is WinTesla
• From: Gary Lau 06-May-1999 0752 <lau-at-hdecad.ENET.dec-dot-com> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
• Date: Thu, 06 May 1999 17:31:05 -0600
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>Original Poster: Brent L Caldwell <stretchmonster-at-juno-dot-com> 
>
>All Coilers:
>
>	Okay, Okay, I have graduated Tesla-Coil-Kindergarten and am now
>ready for Tesla-Coil-First-Grade.  Where do I get access to download
>programs like WinTesla?!
>
>	Right now I have an almost functioning TC.  It is my second.  It
>had a temporary cut in funding for it, but this summer when I'm not
>taking classes, I will probably give it a shot.  Everything about it
>works except it is out of tune.  I have tried tuning it, but it just
>won't seem to go.  I think that either I don't have enough turns, or my
>coupling is too tight.  Anyway, I'm hoping a program will give me the
>hint or two that I need to get sparks.
>
>	Also, I am now taking suggestions for a static, no air, gap.
>Right now all I have is two bolts end to end.  What works best?

WinTesla may be downloaded from:
http://members.aol-dot-com/rscopper/index.htm

For a static spark gap, particularly if using something simple with only
one or a few series gaps, operating without forced airflow through the
gaps results in GREATLY reduced performance.

Regards, Gary Lau
Waltham, MA USA

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