OneTesla TS in New Zealand
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 3:05 am
I have completed my OneTesla TS coil which is the 220v version but i've had a few problems on the way, all from not reading instructions.
The booklet is amazing and easy to understand, assembly didn't take very long and from memory it was completed in 2 evenings.
when i first power it up the interrupter was at %100 duty cycle and yes it went pop with an amazing purple light show, yes it was my own silly fault for only skim reading the instructions.
I did some of the troubleshooting listed in the book and found that my logic side was still operating so after checking the bridge rectifier and IGBT's with a multi meter i found that they were well and truly cooked, i replaced them and while i was at it i also replaced the HV capacitors, not to mention the fuse which turned into a powder.
This time i ran my coil at the lowest power output and played a MIDI i downloaded off the forum and it worked almost wonderfully, the secondary coil did start to arc over around the primary so either my 3 coats of varnish wasn't enough or i've damaged my secondary, we'll see. When i find some more time i'll strip it down to just the secondary and give it another 3 coats of varnish.
All up i have thoroughly enjoyed this project and any challenges it has brought me.
oh yea for a bit of background, i have done basic electronics in the past and my day job is making kitchens.
The booklet is amazing and easy to understand, assembly didn't take very long and from memory it was completed in 2 evenings.
when i first power it up the interrupter was at %100 duty cycle and yes it went pop with an amazing purple light show, yes it was my own silly fault for only skim reading the instructions.
I did some of the troubleshooting listed in the book and found that my logic side was still operating so after checking the bridge rectifier and IGBT's with a multi meter i found that they were well and truly cooked, i replaced them and while i was at it i also replaced the HV capacitors, not to mention the fuse which turned into a powder.
This time i ran my coil at the lowest power output and played a MIDI i downloaded off the forum and it worked almost wonderfully, the secondary coil did start to arc over around the primary so either my 3 coats of varnish wasn't enough or i've damaged my secondary, we'll see. When i find some more time i'll strip it down to just the secondary and give it another 3 coats of varnish.
All up i have thoroughly enjoyed this project and any challenges it has brought me.
oh yea for a bit of background, i have done basic electronics in the past and my day job is making kitchens.