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Re: Tesla FAQ (fwd)
Thanks for the great info Brian. I've seen the stuff on pupman-dot-com, it's one of
the reasons I keep sending newbies there. I didn't know Mike Hammer had stuff
out though. Part of the reason for the FAQ is to put it all in one place. So
people don't have to use the search engine on pupman, browse the archives,
etc..
Just to get started. Those resources are very usefull, and I've blown a ton of
bandwidth there myself, but for a beginner it makes it tough to locate all the
basic info. As we have seen with all the newbie posts asking stuff that's been
covered before. If there is a FAQ maybe Chip could configure the list to
send it
(or a link) in the welcome message for the Tesla list. :)
John Freau just posted a design for a small 12kV coil that would probably serve
well as the base design I was reffering to. I'll have to build it and play with
it soon.
I always intended to just find all the documents running arround that covered
stuff and cut-and-paste. Anyone who's work is used in such a way will be asked
permission and credited of course. ;) That means we have to write less. That's
always good.
Travis
Tesla List wrote:
> Original Poster: "Basura, Brian" <brian.basura-at-unistudios-dot-com>
>
> FAQ Makers,
>
> Before going off and re-inventing the wheel check out our list owner Chip
> Atkinson's site.
> http://www.pupman-dot-com
> Look at "Index of coiling Information"
> and "FAQ". there is a log of good basic information here that could be
> compiled into one FAQ...
>
> Mike Hammer (owner of the Tesla-2 list) has a couple good FAQ's. Check out
> http://www.misslink-dot-net/mhammer/
>
> Others have also written various papers on the construction and tuning of
> coils. Just search the archives.
>
> Regards,
> Brian Basura
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tesla List [mailto:tesla-at-pupman-dot-com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 1999 5:15 PM
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject: Tesla FAQ (fwd)
>
> Original Poster: Tesla List <mod1-at-pupman-dot-com>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 08:26:28 -0600
> From: Travis Tabbal <bigboss-at-xmission-dot-com>
> To: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> Subject: Tesla FAQ
>
> Thanks for the input Chip. I guess here it is then. Anyone who wants to help
> with
> this, please speak up so we can delegate the work a little. I sugest we keep
> all
> discussion about the FAQ in the same thread so people can ignore it if they
> want
> to. Either just use replies to this and keep the subject, or put "[FAQ]" in
> the
> subject. I know I like to be able to ignore stuff on occasion, so this will
> help
> those who aren't interested, and can serve as a tag for those who are.
>
> As for content, perhaps something like this:
>
> Preface: What this document will tell you
> Chapter 1: What is a Tesla Coil?
> Topics: (Basic info, what it is, what it does, schematic, parts list)
> Simple discussion of the following, assume the reader doesn't know anything
> about
> electricity. Not much detail, just enough to understand the rest of the doc:
>
> Inductance
> Transformers
> Resonance
> SAFTEY
>
> Chapter 2: RF Grounds
> Chapter 3: Power supply
> NST
> OBIT
> Ignition Coil
> Pole Pig
> PT
> Line Filters
>
> Chapter 4: Transformer Protection Circuit
> Mostly for NST protection..... Saftey gaps, filter circuits, etc.
>
> Chapter 5: Primary Tank Cap
> Talk about dielectric types, different kinds of caps, MMC, discuss the
> refference
> cap for the target design.
>
> Chapter 6: Primary Spark Gap
> Again, types, construction styles, static, static series, rotory
> (sync/non-sync),
> and the refference design
>
> Chapter 7: Primary Coil
> Hellical, Conical, Flat Spiral
>
> Chapter 8: Secondary Coil
> H/D Ratios, wire size, # of turns, construction tips, materials, preperation
> (drying, sealing, etc.)
>
> Chapter 9: Discharge Terminal
> Types, construction, calcs for cap value...
>
> Chapter 10: Tuning
> What is tune? how to tune, using a temporary primary to learn the tune
> point, how
> cap value, primary and secondary turns, and topload value effect tune..
>
> Chapter 11+: Special topics
> higher power, magnifier theroy, ballasting, RF interference, dealing with
> annoied
> neighbors, solid state, tube, etc.
>
> Appendix:
> math, formulas, computer programs to help design coils, supplier lists, web
> sites, the tesla list, anything else that would make good refference info.
>
> I think we should attempt to discuss all the various parts of a refference
> coil.
> So that new readers will have something to build when they are done if they
> want
> to. Another FAQ I see arround here all the time is "Where can I get plans".
> Our
> FAQ should provide a basic coil plan. Something small, but enough to get
> started.
> All the chapters that discuss the parts of a coil could include the design
> of the
> part for the refference coil. I think the 4" coil I sugested before would be
> a
> reasonable small coil.
>
> Anyway, that's all up for discussion, just tossing ideas out so we can get
> started.
>
> Travis
>
> Tesla List wrote:
>
> > Original Poster: Tesla List <mod1-at-pupman-dot-com>
> >
> > List owner note: An FAQ is a good thing to post to a list periodically as
> > well as putting it on one or more web sites. Discussion of the questions
> > is definitely worth doing on this list.