Thank you so much!!! I will keep you updated on my progress !!!
On Wed, Jan 11, 2023 at 6:09 AM Joshua Thomas <joshuafthomas@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> 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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