This is my Tesla Coil. I built it back in 2001, and I've slowly upgraded the parts on it to what it is today. I used to have a bank of OBIT's and a milk crate full of salt water caps. I use it for demos, and to help other people with school projects. The output isnt the best (max arc has been ~2ft) but it still impresses people. It could really use a better spark gap but its working fine for now. Specs: 3" Secondary 12/30 NST 2x 30nf Maxwell Caps (in series for 15nF@70kV) Single Gap SG 1/4" Primary Tubing 10 Amp Variac In ActionBetter Shot The setupCloser The PrimaryMy Variac The crude Spark GapMaxwell Capacitors
This is my Tesla Coil. I built it back in 2001, and I've slowly upgraded the parts on it to what it is today. I used to have a bank of OBIT's and a milk crate full of salt water caps. I use it for demos, and to help other people with school projects. The output isnt the best (max arc has been ~2ft) but it still impresses people. It could really use a better spark gap but its working fine for now.