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Re: Beginner Tesla Coil Questions
Subject: Re: Beginner Tesla Coil Questions
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 1997 18:52:33 -0600
From: "DR.RESONANCE" <DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net>
To: "Tesla List" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
TO: Pete Demoreuille
You can obtain this info free by sending a $3.00 stamp (no cash or
checks)
to
Resonance Research E11870 Shadylane Rd Baraboo WI 53913
This data is designed expressly for first-time coil builders and has the
data you need.
DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net
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> From: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> To: tesla-at-poodle.pupman-dot-com
> Subject: Beginner Tesla Coil Questions
> Date: Saturday,June 07,1997 7:04 AM
>
> Subject: Beginner Tesla Coil Questions
> Date: Fri, 06 Jun 1997 18:17:10 -0400
> From: Pete Demoreuille <pbd-at-cybernex-dot-net>
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
>
>
> Hello Coilers:
>
> Does anyone have good instructions for constructing a smaller tesla
> coil (aiming for ~12in max sparks -- can't scare my mom too much.)
> I kinda need a way to find what size stuff i need: ie size of caps,
> how many winds on the primary and secondary, how big the primary and
> secondary should be, spark gap distances, how to get a good xformer,
> etc.
>
> I have been reading for two months now, and seem to have a handle on
> most of the construction, but still have several questions.
>
> Voltage: how much am i aiming for to get ~12in corona (with a toroid)
>
> Primary Coil: how tightly wrapped should it be, where should it be
> in relation to the secondary (both separation and position 'on' the
> secondary)
>
> what type of wire should i use on the secondary, size and insulation?
>
> Yes, sigh now and laugh at me! -- Thanks alot for any help!
>
> Pete Demoreuille
> pbd-at-cybernex-dot-net, pbd-at-delbarton-dot-org