Re: [TCML] New Geek Group Video - Capacitors

[sheelite@xxxxxxx]

 Not to in any way diminish the monumental contributions made by Terry, but I'd have to say Frank Lee, of Morris & Lee deserves credit for previously using a MMC in a Tesla coil.  I built my first coil (albeit a super long skinny one) to M&L's plans in the late 60s that used about 16-20 series connected commercial capacitors. Now, clearly Terry introduced the concept to the modern coilers and performed elaborate testing to identify the preferred capacitor fabrication characteristics.  I still have the plans and will try to scan them and post a link, if only for historical records.  One interesting note, M&L required a buyer to pass a non-trivial electronics safety test before they would sell you a kit for their TC.

BobT


 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Boden <cboden@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Mon, Jan 4, 2010 8:13 am
Subject: [TCML] New Geek Group Video - Capacitors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdYJgnWe40s


The Geek Group 


 




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