Re: I did it, working coil! (and datalog)
Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:47 pm
I got better parts to fix my primary to. Some plumbing parts are awesome for a tesla coil.
If pictures say a thousand words, a small movie says a book.
Here's Paranoid with the same setup, at 50% power.
I think the latter has the best performance. I'm really starting to love this thing. Once you're past blowing stuff up, and being careful and precise, there's not much to go wrong. Also, some of the midi files posted in the midi thread are really awesome at larger power levels!
If pictures say a thousand words, a small movie says a book.
- 230V edition
- 47nF tank capacitor, instead of default 68nF cap
- 7 primary windings, close together
- Secondary resistance: 221 Ohm
- Primary diameter: over 8.5cm
- Amp draw @ max: 2.38A
Here's Paranoid with the same setup, at 50% power.
- 230V edition
- 47nF tank capacitor, instead of default 68nF cap
- 6.5 primary windings, close together
- Secondary resistance: 221 Ohm
- Primary diameter: over 8.5cm
- Amp draw @ max: 2.23A
I think the latter has the best performance. I'm really starting to love this thing. Once you're past blowing stuff up, and being careful and precise, there's not much to go wrong. Also, some of the midi files posted in the midi thread are really awesome at larger power levels!