Re: [TCML] Tiny Mini TC sparks video

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Well done.
It is possible to make a Tesla coil of similar dimensions and results out of 
the parts from 1 discarded Microwave oven alone. It is a project for proof 
of principle only and is very much harder than a conventional Tesla coil.
http://tesladownunder.com/SolidState.htm#MicrowaveTC
Peter

-----Original Message----- 
From: Brian Hall
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 3:13 AM
To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [TCML] Tiny Mini TC sparks video



Here are some fun little 1/2" sparks from a cute little baby tesla coil with 
a secondary of 4 inches - in length!  It's wound on a thick cardboard spool 
from the clear plastic bags you find in the produce section of your local 
grocery store.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9XGGGi2s5U

The spark length is around 12% of the secondary's length - given that it's 
not even tuned and kind of sloppy in all but the secondary coil, is that 
decent for a first light?  I don't plan on spending too much time with this 
little thing.
My 4" diameter (18" long secondary) coil needs its primary coil layed out in 
a flat spiral and its tank circuit hooked up, I think I have all the tools 
and parts I need to do that now - its been a long time coming but its 
getting there.  The big one I want to build in a better quality then this 
cute little toy of a practice coil.


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Brian Hall



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