Re: Jim mitchell's solid state tesla coil board

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Original poster: "Arpit Thomas" <arpit-at-inzo-dot-org> 

Thanks mate; nope I didn't get any instructions, maybe customs confiscated 
them for being some sort of terrorist superweapon ;) Yep; the H-bridge 
schematic  seems to be on a lot of pages these days.

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On 17/05/2004 at 6:53 PM Tesla list wrote:

 >Original poster: "Jim Mitchell" <Electrontube-at-sbcglobal-dot-net>
 >
 >Arpit,
 >
 >I sent you full instuctions as well as a parts list.  If you did not get
 >them,  I will send them again.  The Pots are used to adjust the start up
 >signal frequency, as well as the resistance between the 555 timer and the
 >MAX913 input.  Remember, this is only the DRIVER board,  you need to make
 >your own bridge.
 >
 >Regards - Jim Mitchell
 >----- Original Message -----
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 >To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
 >Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 10:20 AM
 >Subject: Jim mitchell's solid state tesla coil board
 >
 >
 > > Original poster: "Arpit Thomas" <arpit-at-inzo-dot-org>
 > >
 > >
 > >
 > > Hi, I got Jim's sstc board today, and was wondering whether anyone has
 > > assembled it yet. I don't really understand how it all works, This will
 >be
 > > my first attempt at a sstc.Has anyone got it working successfully? what
 > > What is the purpose of the 2 big variable resistors? IT seems to me that
 > > one of them is connected right across the supply, so if was using an 80
 >amp
 > > 5 volt supply and st the pot to minim resistance itd be impressive to
 >say
 > > the least. ANy tips would be much appreciated.
 > >
 > > thanks,
 > > Arpit THomas
 > >
 > >