As a guy who knew almost nothing and went to build a functional tesla coil,
I would strongly recommend you take someone else's working design, and
replicate it. The first time you do anything new to you, copy someone
else's work. They already know more than you do. They have a working
design. If you can't make it work, it's not the design, but rather
something you did wrong during the process.
My coil was a replica of Gao Guangyan's Tesla Coil 2 -
https://www.loneoceans.com/labs/teslacoil2/. I recommend his site as he
goes through almost every aspect of the fabrication of the device. The 40mm
Tesla Coil 1 (same site) is also an option and slightly smaller.
On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 5:08 PM jimlux <jimlux@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 1/9/23 7:54 PM, Jermaine Gibson wrote:
> > I would like to get the instructions on how to build my own Tesla core.
> > Thank you for your time!!!!
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> In addition to other sites, Richie Burnett's site is good
>
> https://www.richieburnett.co.uk/parts.html
>
> Your starting point will be finding a suitable HV transformer (if you're
> doing a simple spark gap based coil). If you're in the US, Neon Sign
> Transformers (NST on the list) are easiest. Although these days, brand
> new ones tend to have GFCI's built in, and lots of neon signs are being
> replaced by LEDs.
>
> There's also (for a small coil) the Oil Burner Ignition Transformer (OBIT).
>
> You might also start looking at capacitors. The absolute cheapest
> capacitor is what's called a "bucket cap" made of beer bottles salt
> water and a bucket. A pain to move around to be sure, but sure is cheap.
>
> Find a spreadsheet or tesla coil design website to help you with the
> basic design - ask on the list for help, too. We've all been there
>
> You'll need to decide on some simple things - how big a diameter and
> length for the secondary coil is really where most things start.
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