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[TCML] Re: Re: first coil
Thanks, but I think Guelph is a bit too far away. I'm planning on going solid state so that it can be audio-modulated.
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> I'm in Burlington, ON, Canada... It's sort of a school project but I'm also doing work at home. So time isn't really an issue. How many Kv would the transformer be? I mean, a spark gap coil would be Ideal if I can get one... The only reason I considered solid state is because their hard to get. Am I close enough?
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>> Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:08:24 -0400 (EDT)
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>> Article on new non-toxic, highly conductive paint. Maybe good for toploads?
>>
>>
>> http://www.electronicproducts.com/Packaging_and_Hardware/Adhesives_Sealants_Coatings/Special_Paint_Is_a_Conduit_for_Electricity.aspx
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>> Matt D
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>> Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:39:23 -0400
>> From: Liam <liam.great98@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: [TCML] First coil
>> To: Tesla Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
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>> I'm planning to build my first tesla this summer, and I'm thinking of going solid-state. This is because I don't have an NST or OBIT. Could someone with experience with a SSTC give me some advice?
>> Also I don't need any safety rants, even though I'm only 15. I've used MOTs, flybacks, massive capacitors, and other high voltage or high current power.
>> The reason I'm hesitant to make a conventional spark gap tesla coil is because I can't afford to buy a neon sign transformer online, especially with shipping, and there are no stores near me I could go to. I'm leaning towards solid state because I can easily buy a few ICs online and then get the rest from a local electronic component supplier. Could someone with SSTC experience tell me if this is a good place to start?
>> As far as the complexity goes, I've made circuits almost that complex before so I think that's doable. The plans I'm thinking of using are here:
>> http://www.stevehv.4hv.org/SSTC6.htm
>> I'm planning to make the first schematic since adding the 555 timer just increases cost
>>
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>> Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:00:23 -0500
>> From: Mark Olson <kc5gym@xxxxxxx>
>> Subject: Re: [TCML] First coil
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>> On 06/14/2013 02:39 PM, Liam wrote:
>>> I'm planning to build my first tesla this summer, and I'm thinking of going solid-state. This is because I don't have an NST or OBIT. Could someone with experience with a SSTC give me some advice?
>>> Also I don't need any safety rants, even though I'm only 15. I've used MOTs, flybacks, massive capacitors, and other high voltage or high current power.
>>> The reason I'm hesitant to make a conventional spark gap tesla coil is because I can't afford to buy a neon sign transformer online, especially with shipping, and there are no stores near me I could go to. I'm leaning towards solid state because I can easily buy a few ICs online and then get the rest from a local electronic component supplier. Could someone with SSTC experience tell me if this is a good place to start?
>>> As far as the complexity goes, I've made circuits almost that complex before so I think that's doable. The plans I'm thinking of using are here:
>>> http://www.stevehv.4hv.org/SSTC6.htm
>>> I'm planning to make the first schematic since adding the 555 timer just increases cost
>>>
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>> If you have used MOTs and flybacks, why not use one of those with a
>> spark gap?
>>
>> Where do you live? I may be able to donate an OBIT or NST to your cause
>> (if you rethink your safety attitude).
>>
>> Solid state drivers are easily killed by ring back.
>> I would be inclined to use an automotive ignition coil for this kind of
>> project.
>> Here is a link:
>> http://www.rmcybernetics.com/projects/DIY_Devices/homemade_tesla_coil.htm
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> Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:16:33 +0000
> From: Scott Moseley <scott@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: [TCML] Re: First Coil
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> Liam,
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> I'm in Guelph, Ont, and I have one you can come and see if you'd like (a NST version). There is a sign shop here in Guelph who can help you out (or point you to where in T.O. you can get the transformers from).
>
> -Scott
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> I'm in Burlington, ON, Canada... It's sort of a school project but I'm also doing work at home. So time isn't really an issue. How many Kv would the transformer be? I mean, a spark gap coil would be Ideal if I can get one... The only reason I considered solid state is because their hard to get. Am I close enough?
>
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>> Message: 1
>> Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:08:24 -0400 (EDT)
>> From: mddeming@xxxxxxx
>> Subject: [TCML] Conductive paint
>> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
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>>
>> Article on new non-toxic, highly conductive paint. Maybe good for toploads?
>>
>>
>> http://www.electronicproducts.com/Packaging_and_Hardware/Adhesives_Sea
>> lants_Coatings/Special_Paint_Is_a_Conduit_for_Electricity.aspx
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Matt D
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>> Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:39:23 -0400
>> From: Liam <liam.great98@xxxxxxxxx>
>> Subject: [TCML] First coil
>> To: Tesla Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
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>> I'm planning to build my first tesla this summer, and I'm thinking of going solid-state. This is because I don't have an NST or OBIT. Could someone with experience with a SSTC give me some advice?
>> Also I don't need any safety rants, even though I'm only 15. I've used MOTs, flybacks, massive capacitors, and other high voltage or high current power.
>> The reason I'm hesitant to make a conventional spark gap tesla coil is because I can't afford to buy a neon sign transformer online, especially with shipping, and there are no stores near me I could go to. I'm leaning towards solid state because I can easily buy a few ICs online and then get the rest from a local electronic component supplier. Could someone with SSTC experience tell me if this is a good place to start?
>> As far as the complexity goes, I've made circuits almost that complex before so I think that's doable. The plans I'm thinking of using are here:
>> http://www.stevehv.4hv.org/SSTC6.htm
>> I'm planning to make the first schematic since adding the 555 timer
>> just increases cost
>>
>> Sent from Liam's iPad
>>
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>> Message: 3
>> Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 05:00:23 -0500
>> From: Mark Olson <kc5gym@xxxxxxx>
>> Subject: Re: [TCML] First coil
>> To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
>> Message-ID: <51BC3B37.1020203@xxxxxxx>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
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>> On 06/14/2013 02:39 PM, Liam wrote:
>>> I'm planning to build my first tesla this summer, and I'm thinking of going solid-state. This is because I don't have an NST or OBIT. Could someone with experience with a SSTC give me some advice?
>>> Also I don't need any safety rants, even though I'm only 15. I've used MOTs, flybacks, massive capacitors, and other high voltage or high current power.
>>> The reason I'm hesitant to make a conventional spark gap tesla coil is because I can't afford to buy a neon sign transformer online, especially with shipping, and there are no stores near me I could go to. I'm leaning towards solid state because I can easily buy a few ICs online and then get the rest from a local electronic component supplier. Could someone with SSTC experience tell me if this is a good place to start?
>>> As far as the complexity goes, I've made circuits almost that complex before so I think that's doable. The plans I'm thinking of using are here:
>>> http://www.stevehv.4hv.org/SSTC6.htm
>>> I'm planning to make the first schematic since adding the 555 timer
>>> just increases cost
>>>
>>> Sent from Liam's iPad_______________________________________________
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>> If you have used MOTs and flybacks, why not use one of those with a
>> spark gap?
>>
>> Where do you live? I may be able to donate an OBIT or NST to your
>> cause (if you rethink your safety attitude).
>>
>> Solid state drivers are easily killed by ring back.
>> I would be inclined to use an automotive ignition coil for this kind
>> of project.
>> Here is a link:
>> http://www.rmcybernetics.com/projects/DIY_Devices/homemade_tesla_coil.
>> htm
>>
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> Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 05:19:21 -0500
> From: Mark Olson <kc5gym@xxxxxxx>
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> I would have to dig them up, but if memory serves me correctly, I have
> some 6kv, 9kv, 10kv, 12kv and 15kv.
>
> Unfortunately, I live in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, so that is not really
> close enough.
>
> Maybe Scott can put you on the right track; if not, contact me back again.
>
> On 06/15/2013 12:22 PM, Liam wrote:
>> I'm in Burlington, ON, Canada... It's sort of a school project but I'm also doing work at home. So time isn't really an issue. How many Kv would the transformer be? I mean, a spark gap coil would be Ideal if I can get one... The only reason I considered solid state is because their hard to get. Am I close enough?
>>
>> Sent from Liam's iPad
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 06:54:59 -0400
> From: Jim <electrical@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [TCML] Faraday Cage
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> Hello All,
>
> Does anyone have any recommendations on the design and construction of a
> Faraday cage?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jim
>
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:23:23 -0700
> From: BrianB <brianb@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [TCML] Faraday Cage
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> Here are a couple Picts of mine...
>
> http://brianb.org/images/Tesla/Cages/farady.htm
>
> Regards,
> BrianB
>
>
> On Jun 16, 2013, at 3:54 AM, Jim <electrical@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hello All,
>>
>> Does anyone have any recommendations on the design and construction of a Faraday cage?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2013 07:29:08 -0700
> From: Jim Lux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [TCML] Faraday Cage
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> On 6/16/13 3:54 AM, Jim wrote:
>> Hello All,
>>
>> Does anyone have any recommendations on the design and construction of a
>> Faraday cage?
>
> what are you using it for? How big does it need to be? Does it need to
> be portable?
>
> The design is very different if you're "limiting the reach of sparks" vs
> "shielding EMI/EMC".
>
> For the former, chicken wire on some sort of frame would work well.
> Rectangular mesh fencing would also work.
>
>
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