Re: [TCML] SSTC State of the Art?

[Ted Schultz <tschultz31@xxxxxxxxx>]

Im very interested in this and how to. Do you have more info on how to build 
this setup.
-Ted

> Greg Morris wrote:
> > Hi Folks,
> >
> > I'm designing and building a music-modulated SSTC for my final project in 
> > my
> > EE degree. I've been a member of the Tesla List for about six years, but
> > I've only ever built rudimentary spark gap TCs, and only as recently as
> > 2006, so I was wondering if anyone would care to discuss the current 
> > state
> > of the art in SSTC design?
>
> You could also keep your spark gap coil, and use a triggered spark gap to 
> control the bang rate.. Basically, the trigger would be an auto electronic 
> ignition, driving an auto spark coil.   The auto ignitions are controlled 
> by magnetic pickups or mechanical contacts, either of which is easy to 
> simulate with electronics that lend themselves to a short length of 
> plastic optical fiber for isolation.
>
> Then, make a MIDI to pulse rate widget in your microcontroller...

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