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RE: PIC Microcontrollers for VTTC Work
Original poster: "Andy Cleary" <cleara-at-twcny.rr-dot-com>
Hi Adam,
This past summer I constructed a PIC-Based Staccato Controller
for my VTTC, see http://www.rpi.edu/~cleara/schematics/picstaccato.htm
for info.
As you can tell from the picture, I constructed and tested this
thing in the worst possible RF conditions, besides being on the VTTCs
topload itself! I.e. - it was built on a breadboard with long messy
wires, alligator clips to the SCR, no bypass capacitors, no AC line
filters, not enclosed in a metal box, and right next to the coil. And
guess what? It worked fine!
Of course, this isn't to say that adding all those things
wouldn't be a good idea - in fact I would highly recommend that you do.
In fact, I will probably clean it up a bit once I get everything
finalized. Furthermore, at the time my VTTC was barely working (maybe
2" sparks). I'm willing to bet that it might behave differently next
to, say, a dual 833 VTTC.
But anyhow, that is my experience. If you have any other questions feel
free to contact me on-list or off.
-Andy C.
Andy Cleary - KC2GVE
President, RPI Electronics Club
www.ajaxelectronics-dot-com
cleara-at-rpi.edu
> -----Original Message-----
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> Sent: Friday, October 24, 2003 7:27 AM
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> Subject: PIC Microcontrollers for VTTC Work
>
>
> Original poster: "Adam Horden" <electronicmadman-at-blueyonder.co.uk>
>
> Hi Guys,
>
> I want to use a PIC in my power control electronics for my
> vttc (for timing
> etc) but dont know if a PIC will be affected by the HVRF. The
> circuit will
> be housed in a metal encloser with a very smooth power supply.
>
> Has any one used a PIC within 6inches of a VTTC?
>
> Adam
>
>