I agree with Josh's advice. That's what I did starting out & knowing
nothing. You learn a lot & then can branch out from there. Good luck!
On Thu, Jan 26, 2023, 4:13 PM Jermaine Gibson <j8e8gibson@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> 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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