This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.
Topics - T3sl4co1l
Pages: [1]
1
« on: April 21, 2021, 12:16:22 AM »
Got vaccinated today. I guess that means I won't be having corona discharge anymore.
This stuff is corona dope.
Tim
2
« on: February 16, 2019, 06:26:43 PM »
You'd think with a user name like this... I'm honestly not very interested in high voltage or loud noises. My motivation for this is more to see, basically, the impedance of ionized air. I'm coming at this from the perspective that a TC is a coupling network. Coupling from what, to what? Well, an inverter obviously (for the SSTC case). The load then, is whatever the secondary looks like. [Real] resistance, and power flow, are fundamental here. This can't work in a vacuum -- or, well, it could, but making high voltages inside a shielded box with low losses, doesn't really mean anything. Most of the power would be reflected back towards the source (or if you tune it hard enough, it'll be absorbed by the load alright, as material heating rather than anything interesting*). Ultimately we want to make showy sparks here, so we need to know how much power those sparks consume. *There are superconducting resonators, used for linear accelerators. These are spun and electropolished niobium, cooled to 2K, with Q factors in the 10^7 range (no, it's not infinite -- no superconductor is actually ideal at AC). This is necessary because the particle beam has such a minuscule cross section -- its impedance is extremely high. To get reasonable coupling from the exciter klystrons to the beam, you need a very nice network. Anyway, without further ado, just a crappy cellphone video: As a network, the impedance simply can't get very high -- even with thousands of turns of fine wire, it's only in the 10s of kohms. So, high voltages will have to draw amperes, and even with high Q factors (hundreds), hundreds of watts are needed (CW). Big sparks need even more, and to have any hope of doing that from a residential circuit, you have to pulse it, too. So i'm not surprised how much use is made from industrial IGBTs! Also as an impedance transformer, a ratio on the order of Q is reasonable, which explains VTTC direct drive (the low ~kohms is a suitable plate load), but isn't helpful for SSTCs, so a primary winding is used (which can be tuned for additional impedance matching options). Even with a 1:1000 turns ratio though, we still need hundreds of volts drive. So, I started with 900V FETs (ran at 400V in this shot). I could just as well go with lower voltages and higher currents, and figure out the primary side matching (namely, series resonant with a coupling cap, giving a transformation ratio on the order of (Q N2/N1)^2). With the downside that two circuits have to be tuned. Although, that's not so effective at this frequency (1.9MHz) due to stray inductance in the bridge layout. Again, impedance dictates what we can do: a ~30 ohm load isn't terrible at ~2MHz, but a sub-1 ohm load would crumple, at least without a lot more work than I can do on copper clad (i.e., DFN style transistors on multilayer board, pushing stray inductance under 5nH). Anyway, secondary properties can be calculated e.g. here: http://hamwaves.com/inductance/en/index.htmlPlugging in D = 43mm, N= 376, l = 150mm, d = 0.3mm and f = 1.8MHz, I get Zc = 21kohms (this is a transmission line equivalent impedance, more or less the impedance of the resonator; notice it's close to X_L). f_res = 2.76MHz is predicted for the self resonance (parallel mode), which is loaded by the ground plane and "top load" (foil tape) in the real build. The equivalent parameters, 2.092mH and Q = 425, go with that capacitance (evidently ~3.35pF, reasonable enough). Tim
3
« on: June 02, 2017, 12:49:51 AM »
Everyone's favorite(?) dangerous YouTuber... /> Tim
4
« on: May 06, 2017, 05:49:14 PM »
I'm one of the "original" guys that was working on induction heating, around the mid to late 2000s. An early, nearly complete design: https://www.seventransistorlabs.com/tmoranwms/Elec_IndHeat6.html(I should go through these and fix the YT embeds -- the vids are still up there, though I think they've decayed in quality as YT's re-encoded them over the years...) https://www.seventransistorlabs.com/Images/Induction1104.jpgThe first complete 1kW induction heater kit, that I'm aware of. I wrote plans for this, though they need some fixing up nowadays and I haven't gotten around to that yet. https://www.seventransistorlabs.com/Images/Induction1201.jpgAnd my 10kW prototype, which I had tested up to 5kW. Then other activities took priority and I didn't have time to continue development. Which led to... https://www.seventransistorlabs.com/Images/Tallboy_HotStuff.jpgI designed 5kW MOSFET modules, controls and all that, basically the whole system design for a brand new industrial series. Pictured here is 30kW from six modules strung together. The series spanned 5 to 50kW and 20 to 400kHz. I also began work on updating the larger (floor standing) units, which were IGBT powered and spanned 3-50kHz and 150kW per module (stack as many as you like, though I think the largest assembled there was under 1MW). Since then, I've been doing more general design work; my designs are in production from automotive to medical. I pride myself on passing EMC within the first prototype. Tim
Pages: [1]
Recent Topics and Posts
|
Re: Difference between these transformers
[Transformer (Ferrite Core)]
|
Tesla Junior Today at 04:24:09 AM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ Today at 04:20:35 AM
|
|
Re: How to get a GE Yokogawa AB40 Sync Scope to rotate without a powerplant.
[Laboratories, Equipment and Tools]
|
Bobakman Today at 04:05:28 AM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
alan sailer Today at 04:03:54 AM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ Today at 03:19:19 AM
|
|
Re: IKY150N65EH7, is it good for DRSSTC
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
davekni Today at 03:09:29 AM
|
|
Re: IKY150N65EH7, is it good for DRSSTC
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
unrealcrafter2 Today at 01:47:37 AM
|
|
Re: How to get a GE Yokogawa AB40 Sync Scope to rotate without a powerplant.
[Laboratories, Equipment and Tools]
|
Bobakman Today at 12:19:21 AM
|
|
Re: How to get a GE Yokogawa AB40 Sync Scope to rotate without a powerplant.
[Laboratories, Equipment and Tools]
|
klugesmith April 18, 2024, 11:33:01 PM
|
|
Re: How to get a GE Yokogawa AB40 Sync Scope to rotate without a powerplant.
[Laboratories, Equipment and Tools]
|
Bobakman April 18, 2024, 11:15:15 PM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
davekni April 18, 2024, 10:59:36 PM
|
|
Re: What actually kills MOSFETs?
[Beginners]
|
unrealcrafter2 April 18, 2024, 10:03:48 PM
|
|
Re: How to get a GE Yokogawa AB40 Sync Scope to rotate without a powerplant.
[Laboratories, Equipment and Tools]
|
klugesmith April 18, 2024, 09:53:25 PM
|
|
Re: Welcome new members, come say hello and tell a little about yourself :)
[General Chat]
|
unrealcrafter2 April 18, 2024, 09:50:09 PM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ April 18, 2024, 09:15:55 PM
|
|
Re: 100kHz CM300 gate resistor choice
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Mads Barnkob April 18, 2024, 08:50:49 PM
|
|
Re: 100kHz CM300 gate resistor choice
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
unrealcrafter2 April 18, 2024, 08:11:27 PM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
davekni April 18, 2024, 07:28:05 PM
|
|
Re: How to get a GE Yokogawa AB40 Sync Scope to rotate without a powerplant.
[Laboratories, Equipment and Tools]
|
Bobakman April 18, 2024, 06:30:30 PM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ April 18, 2024, 06:03:57 PM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ April 18, 2024, 05:26:13 PM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
NyaaX_X April 18, 2024, 04:03:38 PM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ April 18, 2024, 02:56:40 PM
|
|
Re: DIY induction guns? (warning:long)
[Induction Launchers, Coil Guns and Rails guns]
|
Benbmw April 18, 2024, 06:17:15 AM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ April 18, 2024, 05:46:07 AM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
MRMILSTAR April 18, 2024, 05:18:31 AM
|
|
Re: IKY150N65EH7, is it good for DRSSTC
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
davekni April 18, 2024, 04:34:52 AM
|
|
Re: How to get a GE Yokogawa AB40 Sync Scope to rotate without a powerplant.
[Laboratories, Equipment and Tools]
|
klugesmith April 18, 2024, 04:11:53 AM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ April 18, 2024, 04:02:44 AM
|
|
Re: 100kHz CM300 gate resistor choice
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
davekni April 18, 2024, 03:35:52 AM
|
|
Re: How to get a GE Yokogawa AB40 Sync Scope to rotate without a powerplant.
[Laboratories, Equipment and Tools]
|
MRMILSTAR April 17, 2024, 11:54:05 PM
|
|
100kHz CM300 gate resistor choice
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Benjamin Lockhart April 17, 2024, 11:37:16 PM
|
|
Re: Has anyone tried to build a TMT (extra coil) Tesla coil?
[General Chat]
|
Michelle_ April 17, 2024, 02:29:30 AM
|
|
Re: Has anyone tried to build a TMT (extra coil) Tesla coil?
[General Chat]
|
MRMILSTAR April 16, 2024, 11:56:12 PM
|
|
Re: How to get a GE Yokogawa AB40 Sync Scope to rotate without a powerplant.
[Laboratories, Equipment and Tools]
|
klugesmith April 16, 2024, 11:46:57 PM
|
|
Re: How to get a GE Yokogawa AB40 Sync Scope to rotate without a powerplant.
[Laboratories, Equipment and Tools]
|
Bobakman April 16, 2024, 10:40:11 PM
|
|
Has anyone tried to build a TMT (extra coil) Tesla coil?
[General Chat]
|
Michelle_ April 16, 2024, 09:21:39 PM
|
|
Re: Medium Drsstc question
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
flyingperson23 April 16, 2024, 08:04:16 PM
|
|
Re: First DRSSTC SKM100
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Benjamin Lockhart April 16, 2024, 06:48:05 PM
|
|
Re: Game changing tesla coil secondary winding suggestions
[General Chat]
|
Michelle_ April 16, 2024, 06:18:40 PM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ April 16, 2024, 06:14:53 PM
|
|
Re: 3D printed mini-slayer: world's weakest tesla coil
[Solid State Tesla Coils (SSTC)]
|
unrealcrafter2 April 16, 2024, 05:44:44 PM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
MRMILSTAR April 16, 2024, 03:12:12 PM
|
|
Re: Drsstc voltage spike question
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
unrealcrafter2 April 16, 2024, 02:28:01 PM
|
|
Re: First DRSSTC SKM100
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Saattvik24 April 16, 2024, 01:56:26 PM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ April 16, 2024, 06:50:47 AM
|
|
Re: IKY150N65EH7, is it good for DRSSTC
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Anders Mikkelsen April 16, 2024, 04:57:47 AM
|
|
Re: IKY150N65EH7, is it good for DRSSTC
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
ethanwu0131 April 16, 2024, 03:40:53 AM
|
|
Re: First DRSSTC SKM100
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
flyingperson23 April 16, 2024, 01:31:17 AM
|
|
Re: Game changing tesla coil secondary winding suggestions
[General Chat]
|
Michelle_ April 15, 2024, 11:19:52 PM
|
|
3D printed mini-slayer: world's weakest tesla coil
[Solid State Tesla Coils (SSTC)]
|
Michelle_ April 15, 2024, 11:10:19 PM
|
|
Re: Game changing tesla coil secondary winding suggestions
[General Chat]
|
alan sailer April 15, 2024, 11:04:19 PM
|
|
Re: Ignitron trigger drive ideas?
[Capacitor Banks]
|
Twospoons April 15, 2024, 11:02:05 PM
|
|
Re: Game changing tesla coil secondary winding suggestions
[General Chat]
|
Michelle_ April 15, 2024, 10:57:59 PM
|
|
Re: Game changing tesla coil secondary winding suggestions
[General Chat]
|
Michelle_ April 15, 2024, 10:55:46 PM
|
|
Re: Return of Electronics Flea Market in "Silicon Valley"
[Sell / Buy / Trade]
|
klugesmith April 15, 2024, 10:37:32 PM
|
|
Re: First DRSSTC SKM100
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Saattvik24 April 15, 2024, 10:05:00 PM
|
|
Re: How to get a GE Yokogawa AB40 Sync Scope to rotate without a powerplant.
[Laboratories, Equipment and Tools]
|
MRMILSTAR April 15, 2024, 09:28:50 PM
|
|
Ignitron trigger drive ideas?
[Capacitor Banks]
|
klugesmith April 15, 2024, 09:06:42 PM
|
|
Re: First DRSSTC SKM100
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Mads Barnkob April 15, 2024, 08:46:32 PM
|
|
Re: Game changing tesla coil secondary winding suggestions
[General Chat]
|
Benbmw April 15, 2024, 08:38:39 PM
|
|
Re: Game changing tesla coil secondary winding suggestions
[General Chat]
|
sky-guided April 15, 2024, 08:23:40 PM
|
|
How to get a GE Yokogawa AB40 Sync Scope to rotate without a powerplant.
[Laboratories, Equipment and Tools]
|
Bobakman April 15, 2024, 06:43:23 PM
|
|
Re: First DRSSTC SKM100
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
flyingperson23 April 15, 2024, 06:29:10 AM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ April 15, 2024, 05:21:53 AM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ April 15, 2024, 05:15:33 AM
|
|
Re: First DRSSTC SKM100
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
davekni April 15, 2024, 04:07:54 AM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
davekni April 15, 2024, 03:49:03 AM
|
|
Re: Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
alan sailer April 14, 2024, 09:46:30 PM
|
|
Small-ish 3D printed SGTC via cheap ZVS flyback build, humbly asking a couple ?s
[Spark Gap Tesla Coils (SGTC)]
|
Michelle_ April 14, 2024, 07:31:00 PM
|
|
Re: First DRSSTC SKM100
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Saattvik24 April 14, 2024, 02:26:19 PM
|
|
Re: mg75q2ys40 IGBT
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Mads Barnkob April 14, 2024, 07:20:54 AM
|
|
Re: IKY150N65EH7, is it good for DRSSTC
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Mads Barnkob April 14, 2024, 07:18:20 AM
|
|
Re: Game changing tesla coil secondary winding suggestions
[General Chat]
|
Michelle_ April 13, 2024, 06:46:40 AM
|
|
Re: Game changing tesla coil secondary winding suggestions
[General Chat]
|
Michelle_ April 13, 2024, 04:18:42 AM
|
|
Re: Upper and Lower Explosive Limits on Confined Flammable Vapors at -79 C.
[General Chat]
|
alan sailer April 13, 2024, 03:24:20 AM
|
|
Re: Game changing tesla coil secondary winding suggestions
[General Chat]
|
alan sailer April 13, 2024, 03:20:46 AM
|
|
Game changing tesla coil secondary winding suggestions
[General Chat]
|
Michelle_ April 13, 2024, 03:13:22 AM
|
|
Re: Capacitor Blowout
[Sell / Buy / Trade]
|
lbattraw April 12, 2024, 09:14:58 PM
|
|
mg75q2ys40 IGBT
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
thedark April 12, 2024, 08:40:18 PM
|
|
Re: UD 2.7 OCD LED stays on, no output during inital test
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
davekni April 12, 2024, 07:20:30 PM
|
|
Re: Mosfet Buffer Stage Questions
[Beginners]
|
davekni April 12, 2024, 07:12:43 PM
|
|
IKY150N65EH7, is it good for DRSSTC
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
ethanwu0131 April 12, 2024, 04:47:33 PM
|
|
Re: UD 2.7 OCD LED stays on, no output during inital test
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Admiral Aaron Ravensdale April 12, 2024, 11:43:36 AM
|
|
Mosfet Buffer Stage Questions
[Beginners]
|
Egg April 12, 2024, 12:49:02 AM
|
|
Re: UD 2.7 OCD LED stays on, no output during inital test
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
davekni April 12, 2024, 12:41:16 AM
|
|
Re: Plasma Torid - Class E Self Resonant Dual/Stereo - Plasma Torid Build
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
davekni April 12, 2024, 12:22:41 AM
|
|
Re: Capacitor Blowout
[Sell / Buy / Trade]
|
Michelle_ April 11, 2024, 10:45:53 PM
|
|
Re: UD 2.7 OCD LED stays on, no output during inital test
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Admiral Aaron Ravensdale April 11, 2024, 07:39:30 PM
|
|
Re: UD 2.7 OCD LED stays on, no output during inital test
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
flyingperson23 April 11, 2024, 07:24:52 PM
|
|
Re: Tesla coil safety questions, risk analysis quantified
[Beginners]
|
sky-guided April 11, 2024, 06:09:30 PM
|
|
UD 2.7 OCD LED stays on, no output during inital test
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
Admiral Aaron Ravensdale April 11, 2024, 12:55:16 PM
|
|
Re: Plasma Torid - Class E Self Resonant Dual/Stereo - Plasma Torid Build
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
alan sailer April 11, 2024, 03:40:00 AM
|
|
Re: Plasma Torid - Class E Self Resonant Dual/Stereo - Plasma Torid Build
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
sky-guided April 11, 2024, 03:05:07 AM
|
|
Re: Tesla coil safety questions, risk analysis quantified
[Beginners]
|
Michelle_ April 11, 2024, 02:57:33 AM
|
|
Re: Tesla coil safety questions, risk analysis quantified
[Beginners]
|
alan sailer April 11, 2024, 01:44:32 AM
|
|
Re: Tesla coil safety questions, risk analysis quantified
[Beginners]
|
Michelle_ April 11, 2024, 01:31:40 AM
|
|
Re: Plasma Torid - Class E Self Resonant Dual/Stereo - Plasma Torid Build
[Dual Resonant Solid State Tesla coils (DRSSTC)]
|
OmGigaTron April 11, 2024, 01:11:00 AM
|
|
Re: Tesla coil safety questions, risk analysis quantified
[Beginners]
|
alan sailer April 11, 2024, 12:58:52 AM
|
|
Re: Tesla coil safety questions, risk analysis quantified
[Beginners]
|
Michelle_ April 11, 2024, 12:31:37 AM
|
|