Re: rotary spark gaps

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Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>

Hi Colin,

The details of sync motor conversion are at:

http://hot-streamer-dot-com/TeslaCoils/Misc/syncmot.zip
http://hot-streamer-dot-com/TeslaCoils/Misc/sync_motor.txt

Strobe lights can be used to set the timing in realation to the AC line much as
car's ignitions are timed.  However, most people just turn the motor to get the
best sparks without worrying about the details.  Strobe lights are of limited
use except for experimental or big coil setups.  But, plans are at:

http://hot-streamer-dot-com/TeslaCoils/Misc/RS-Strobe/RSStrobe.htm

Cheers,

        Terry


At 05:20 PM 1/20/2002 +0000, you wrote: 
>
> hi all,
>         how do i build a rotary spark gap i understand the principle but do
> not know of the small bits like connecting and how much to machine of the
> motor to make syncronous? also what role does the strobe board play ? does it
> keep motor correct?
> any help would be great
> colin heath(again)