Self-tuning Tesla coil

To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: Self-tuning Tesla coil
From: spam_proof-at-worldnet.att-dot-net (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2000 22:38:02 -0700
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I'm thinking of designing a "self-tuning" coil.  Instead of using a spark
gap to generate frequencies (which my secondary will resonate on), I'm
thinking of the following:

1.  A computer generates a frequency which is amplified to the point where
I can drive the primary with it.

2.  I detect the magnitude of a received radio signal with my computer
(e.g. signal strength monitor in the frequency range I'm generating)

3.  Change the frequency so that I get maximum output.

This sounds like something that has probably been tried before.  I was
wondering if anyone had any insights into this--especially people who have
experience with using computers with Tesla coils and haven't blown up many
computers...

                     - A. Banerjee

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