Information sources about how to build your own tesla coil. The difference between a conventional sstc and the drsstc is the. High voltage for more information on this project and similar others. It is suggested to not operate this solid state tesla coil in denslypopulated environments, such as cities, for purposes of radio interference or if this device is to be operated in such an environment, it is suggested that a faraday cage be built to block electromagnetic emissions plans on building a faraday cage are included with all versions of the solid state tesla coils. My main interest has been in how tesla coils work, not in making the biggest coil. Make a simple solid state tesla coil sstc using our power pulse modulators. In todays video we build a mini tesla coil great as a conversation starter desktop display.
These tesla coils are often used by hobbyists and at venues such as science museums to produce long sparks. Tesla coils solid state design information unlimited. Now here links to actual circuits by a few others who have achieved solid state tesla coils with the low impediance primary feed method. The design was very simple, yet he seemed to have achieved good results, so i thought it would be a good first solid state coil. They are less louder than conventional tesla coils, yet they can still achieve a respectable output. I was teaching a senior elective course at kansas state university where we talked about power mosfets and topics related to high voltages and currents. Dual resonant solid state tesla coils drsstc profdc9 april 16, 2020, 02. An important emphasis of this book is the analysis of the tesla coil. In the tesla coil, a spark breaks out and discharges the circuit once the voltage is high enough. Building the modern day tesla coil minibrute reference design by daniel mccauley 20070415 daniel mccauley on.
Internet archive bookreader download books and patents of nikola tesla. Class e solid state tesla coil bens science wonderland. The minibrute drsstc tesla coil system, which is featured in the book, drsstc. Solid state nsts or recently manufactured nsts that include a gfci ground fault circuit interrupter circuit will not operate in a tesla coil. Sep 25, 2014 make a simple solid state tesla coil sstc using our power pulse modulators. The onetesla 10 coil employs a doubleresonant topology, hence the name doubleresonant solidstate tesla coil, or drsstc. It is a proof of principle coil rather than a big performer. Camdax is raising funds for audio modulated fullbridge sstc on kickstarter. Link to the book embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page.
Solid state tesla coils, in their earlier stage see my old projects were basically just a power amplifier driving a secondary coil at resonance. On this website i will explain my recent sstc solid state tesla coil effort, resulting in a reliable, highly controllable, userfriendly coil that can be configured to put out an astounding variety of different spark effects up to 9. Nikola teslas coil is alive and well today, living in school labs and hobbyists workshops as a tool for learning and experimentation. Need help with solid state tesla coil started by fantaasia. Elysium svelte solidstate coil elysium is, certainly, my finest tesla coil yet. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Our spheres ship with a 14 20 threaded nut, and that will falicitate mounting to the l2 via an end cap that can fit the l2. Helpful hints for building solid state tesla coils. This can range from a small, eager kid to some books and a stick. A solid state tesla coil is one of the kinds of tesla coils available.
Johnson manhattan, kansas some years ago i developed an interest in tesla coils. The solid state tesla coil has enough power to drive decorative plasma lamps. Chapter 10 solidstate tesla coil overview this solidstate tesla coil fig. A solid state transformer sst, power electronic transformer pet, or electronic power transformer is actually an actoac converter, a type of electric power converter that replaces a conventional transformer used in ac electric power distribution.
This provides good power throughput, with an acceptably low magnetising current. This is not the place to learn the basics of electronics spend a week or two reading library books if you have to. Electrical and computer engineering kansas state university. If you omit overcurrent protection, you might want to read this less popular book by dr. This had its beginnings when i made my solid state tesla coil with afc in early 1989. I started to write an article on it but there was so much information collected that the article just grew into this book. Schematic for the instructablles 8 step solid state tesla coil. The subject matter in this file assumes you already have some electronic project knowledge and skills. Single resonant solid state tesla coil srsstc in this circuit the primary does not have a resonant capacitor and so is not a tuned circuit. Link to this page view link to the book embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page. My tesla coil top page and links to the tesla coil web ring preliminary cautions, notes, warnings, etc.
In 1998 he build one of the worlds first solid state tesla coils. On this website i will explain my recent sstc solidstate tesla coil effort, resulting in a reliable, highly controllable, userfriendly coil that can be configured to put out an astounding variety of different spark effects up to 9. As an introduction to the world of solid state coiling, i have chosen to replicate steve wards class e tesla coil. A modern day tesla coil full color version is the complete guide to designing and building one of the most exciting tesla coil topologies to date, the double resonant solid state tesla coil or drsstc. Originally invented by nikola tesla in the late 1800s, tesla coils have progressed from sparkgap circuits to designs involving modern solid state switching devices such as mosfets and igbts. A tesla coil is a device that uses resonant circuits and alternating current to produce extremely high voltages. Sparks as long as 8 inches are possible with a powerline consumption of 2 amps at 120 volts see fig.
Building a bigger drsstc dual resonant solid state tesla coils drsstc. I started to write an article on it but there was so much information collected that the article just grew into. A reliable source exists in the tesla coil article. If you are here to learn how to build a sstc, you have come to the right place.
Firstly, the base of the secondary became very hot due to the high rms current flowing through the fine wire. They are also expensive as they are large and heavy. Our tesla coils come in all different sizes and power options, our musical tesla coils are grest fun for all the family. Mar 06, 2017 first part of making my own tesla coil. Dont judge me too much, its my very first video on youtube. Build and code a monster musical tesla coil with a. It is clear that the description for the spark gap type is for the dual resonant type.
The most common method for switching power into the resonator is a halfbridge or fullbridge of transistors typically mosfets or igbts for their high power capabilities. The american electrician gives a description of an early tesla coil wherein a glass battery jar, 15. A summary paper on tesla coil impedance presented at the first tesla museum and science center international conference on nikola tesla, farmingville, new york, october 6. Chapter 10 solid state tesla coil overview this solid state tesla coil fig. Aron koscho has spent much of his life studying the works of nikola tesla. A solidstate transformer sst, power electronic transformer pet, or electronic power transformer is actually an actoac converter, a type of electric power converter that replaces a conventional transformer used in ac electric power distribution. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. Audio modulated fullbridge sstc by camdax kickstarter. A novel gigahertzrate pulse generator has been constructed utilizing the high efficiency microwave avalanche diode. Ssssstc 2005 this is my earliest use of electronics to drive a tesla coil. By adjusting r2 and r4, various discharge patterns can be obtained.
Pdf wireless power transmission using solid state tesla coils. About applied tesla technology, inc atti tesla coil. A walkthrough of how tesla coils can produce hundreds of kv using coupled resonant circuits. Updated 152020 includes some nice stuff on tesla coils in general and on solid state tesla coils. The classical aircore transformer with a spark gap and capacitor produces a high voltage at high frequencies. When tuning the potentiometer be very careful or you will. Single resonant solid state tesla coil srsstc and dual resonant solid state tesla coil drsstc are already long approved sections. Here, i explore the solid state option which may be preferable in some situations.
In many ways, cheap modern fets do make a perfect tesla coil driver. Mar 03, 2011 in addition to traveling and other retirement activities, dr. They can also be made to play music through its spark, which is a cool effect. Yes, if some college student wanted to display theory in practice then this book may be helpful.
It is more complex than a conventional transformer operating at utility frequency, but it can be smaller and more efficient. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This guide only covers traditional tesla coils, not solidstate tesla coils or magnifying tesla coils. How component nonidealities affect solid state coils, and how to manage these nonidealities and minimize their impact. May 19, 2014 camdax is raising funds for audio modulated fullbridge sstc on kickstarter. Solid state variac 2005 a variac is a variable transformer used to supply adjustable power for many projects and is invaluable. Submitted to the tesla coil web ring 101799 though i have since incurred a failure to be in that webring. Tesla coil design, construction and operation guide. It is essentially the same as the transformer that you will find in the high. It uses sidacs in place of a spark gap as i use them which is with the tank cap across the supply rather than the spark gap across the supply. Building the modern day tesla coil minibrute reference design, is a small two foot high solid state tesla coil which produces output arc of 36 inches in length and. Solid state tesla coil richies tesla coil web page. The pulses of current to the primary from the switching transistors excite resonance in the secondary tuned circuit. Solid state tesla coils, in their earlier stage see my old projects were basically just a power amplifier driving a.
Solid state tesla coil kits basic teslatronix tesla coil kit. Solid state tesla coil downloadable plans information. Johnson has been investigating tesla coils, especially the extra coil directly driven by a solid state inverter. The lowcurrent output of the solid state tesla coil is not an extreme hazard to healthy adults. This book, the ultimate tesla coil design and construction, is for the classroom, where electrical, induction, and capacitance theory is discussed. The design and construction a solid state tesla coil a tesla coil powered by transistors instead of a spark gap is not a trivial task. A modulating voltage on pin 5 of ic1 will modulate the output and create more interesting visual effects. The solidstate tesla coil includes a stock, offtheshelf, highfrequency pulse transformer. Unlike a conventional dampedwave tesla coil, the solid state tesla coil is capable of producing considerable amounts of sustained rf power. How to build a solid state tesla coil sstc 2 by loneoceans labs. You ought to have some skills in building things, as well as electronic knowledge to. Introduction to solid state tesla coils concepts, implementation, debugging, and beyond. If a nst has a gfci also known as a gfi or ground fault interrupter circuit, it will trip or automatically shut off a nst when it detects an unusual current in the output of the nst.
Sstc integrated drive board finished solid state tesla. In addition to traveling and other retirement activities, dr. This is tightly coupled to the secondary winding with a coupling coefficient of approximately 0. The solidstate tesla coil is by no means as spectacular as capacitivedischarge tesla coils but it gives just as good, or better, performance as a vacuumtube tesla coil. We are building an audio modulated solid state tesla coil along with high voltage sculptures made out of glass, metal, and electronics. Tesla coil topologies to date, the double resonant solid state tesla coil or drsstc. Where to begin hobbyist sites solid state tesla coils vacuum tube. So for a 1 14 inch piece of pvc, a 1 14 inch pvc cap can be. Make a simple solid state tesla coil with a pwmocxi. By providing a succession of welltimed pushes, we can build up to extremely high voltages. Dual resonant solid state tesla coil 1 for someone who dabbles in solid state tesla coils, it was high time i built a drsstc. Solid state coil driver theory richies tesla coil web page.
It has several advantages over the more common spark gap tesla coil. As per tesla, the sphere is better for wireless transmission of power. My infrared page has info on ir sources, ir filters, and ir cameras including webcam and other camera hacking. This guide only covers traditional tesla coils, not solid state tesla coils or magnifying tesla coils. However, all types of tesla coils share many common parts and principles of operation so this guide may still be used as a reference for other types of tesla coils.
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