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Vacuum tube tesla coil (VTTC) using Russian GU-81m
Vasil sent me 3 of his complete tesla coil systems. So here I am rebuilding his GU81m VTTC.
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Thyratron Switched Tesla coil (THYTC)
Using a hydrogen Thyratron tube to switch a Tesla Coil. The Thyratron tube replaces the noisy spark gap.
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How to build a Tesla Coil #4
A small spark gap tesla coil, a good example for an relaxation oscillator.
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Vacuum tube tesla coil (VTTC) using Russian GI-30
A vacuum tube tesla coil built around the Russian tetrode GI-30. My first VTTC and my first vacuum tube circuit, and some very rewarding results.
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High Frequency Solid State Tesla Coil (HF SSTC)
My first SSTC as a high frequency solid state tesla coil.
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How to build a Tesla Coil #3
ZVS Powered tesla coil with a nice setup on two decks
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How to build a Tesla Coil #2
Tesla Coild powered by a ZVS driven flyback
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How to build a Tesla Coil #1
Here's how I've built my first Tesla Coil for a few tens of thousands of volts.
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Relaxation oscillator using a Hydrogen Thyratron
Some details on the relaxation oscillators and my implementation using a hydrogen thyratron.
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Pulse forming network
My DIY PFN for a relaxation oscillator using a hydrogen thyratron.
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Thyratrons
An article on Thyratrons and a film showing three energized tubes : the 714, the 309/FG17 and the ELC1B.
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High Voltage Power supplies
An article on various high voltage sources. Includes schematics, construction details, high resolution images and videos.
Glass and… Uranium?!
UV fluorescence of uranium doped glass marbles.