RE: [TCML] USB-powered Tesla Coil

["Lau, Gary" <Gary.Lau@xxxxxx>]

It uses the USB connection strictly for power.  The serial signal lines are unused; there is no software, and the PC is unaware of its presence.

Regards, Gary Lau
MA, USA

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> Does the computer USB port allow any control over the display?  If so,
> software come with the pkg?
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> Dr. Resonance
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> > No, I don't have one.  But my wife found an interesting gift for me this
> > year - a USB-powered plasma globe.  It's actually quite nice - the globe
> > is about the size of a conventional light bulb, with a power cable that
> > plugs into the base, labeled 5V/300mA, and the other end having a USB plug
> > on it.  Nearly on par with the TheOnion.com USB-powered toaster faux
> > product, except that this is real.  See
> > http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/science/964e/
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> > So, this got me thinking if this couldn't be extended to an actual
> > USB-powered spark-making Tesla coil?  While the available power should be
> > adequate, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with the prospect of RF-ground
> > return current being routed through my USB port.  Maybe this is a good use
> > for that old P2 dinosaur in the basement.
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> > Regards, Gary Lau
> > MA, USA
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