Re: [TCML] Frequency generator to tesla coil

["Chris Swinson" <list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes and no,  if you have a amplifier genuine audio power of say 500watts, 
and then the amplifier had no upper cut off (normally 18k to 22khz area).. 
then if the amplifier output stage could cope at a constant cycle without 
overheating.. then yes it could be possible, but I somehow feel you will end 
up killing a lot of amplifiers... if you want something simple, build a 
H-bride output stage.. Its only a few diodes/mosfets...

http://www.future-technologies.co.uk/IMPULSE/hotstreamer/sstc/sstc.htm

second picture down is the H-bridge.  Though the 2 small transformers were 
latter replaced by mosfet driver ICs (direct drive). a lot easier and IMHO a 
lot better than isolation transformers.

HTH
Chris



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jhowson4@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "tesla list" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 11:53 PM
Subject: [TCML] Frequency generator to tesla coil


Hey guys I was wondering if it was possible to use a frequency generator on 
the computer, To send a signal to a huge audio amp.  Then instead of 
connecting the amp to speakers connecect it to a primary to a really small 
TC.

I am curious because I have all these things availible to me here at college 
and I am looking for something fun to do.  Not really expecting to get huge 
sparks of course. maybe just to be able to test the reasonance of coils.
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