Is the choice of 5/7 electrodes being prime intentional? This makes sense
to me from number theory, but I wonder if that is simply a coincidence?
On Wed, Jul 11, 2018, 12:59 PM Terry Oxandale <Toxandale@xxxxxxx> wrote:
> Was this designed this way to provide a rotating spark (spark visualized
> as rotating about the circumference spark gap circle)?
>
> Terry
>
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> Subject: **External Email** Re: [TCML] Ken Strickfaden's "Multistributor"
>
> Thanks also for all the responses.
>
> I have read the Popular Mechanic's article. In addition, there is a very
> good front view photo of the rotary switch in Harry Goldman's book, " Dr.
> Frankenstein's Electrician", on page #114.
>
> What puzzles me is the large outer ring is metal with seven 2 1/2" long
> electrodes protruding radially from the inside of this ring. The five
> flying electrodes appear to be small diameter metal rods braced by a 12"
> dia. metal ring. How does switching occur with this arrangement? I am
> probably missing the obvious.
>
> This could be a case where: there are no stupid questions, but there are a
> lot of inquisitive idiots.
>
> Either way, I would really like to build this rotary switch. I do not
> intend to use it for a TC, just a stand-alone device.
>
> Thank you and feel free to email me off list.
>
> Tim
>
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 9:08 PM, Matthew Sweeney <msweeney23@xxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
> > Thanks for the info!
> >
> > On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 8:07 PM jimlux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> > > On 7/10/18 3:34 PM, Matthew Sweeney wrote:
> > > > Whoops 'Wimshurst'
> > > >
> > > > On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 5:34 PM Matthew Sweeney
> > > > <msweeney23@xxxxxxxxx>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >> Are you referring to a Winshurst generator?
> > >
> > >
> > > No, it's more of a multipole rotary switch.
> > >
> > >
> > > if you google multistributor, there's a Popular Mechanics article
> > > describing it.
> > >
> > > https://books.google.com/books?id=6tgDAAAAMBAJ&lpg=
> > PA140&ots=7aYKhrSiHL&dq=multistributor&pg=PA140#v=
> > onepage&q=multistributor&f=false
> > >
> > > Talks about rotary rate, etc. - apparently it fed a TC because the
> > > article talks about charging a condensor, etc.
> > >
> > >
> > > https://monsterminions.wordpress.com/tag/kenneth-strickfaden/ has
> > > pictures.
> > >
> > >
> > > >>
> > > >> On Tue, Jul 10, 2018, 4:24 PM Tim Flood <tflood@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > > >>
> > > >>> Sorry, I know this is way off topic; however, does anyone know
> > > >>> of the mechanical design of the subject spark wheel?
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I have just finished the 24" diameter outer metal with 7
> > > >>> stationary electrodes on the ID. I have a lot of ideas and
> > > >>> parts, but would
> > rather
> > > >>> not
> > > >>> have to make multiple rebuilds to get it right.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Thank you for your patience.
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Tim
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