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Mads Barnkob

Sun May 03 2009, 11:29AM

Registered Member #1403 Joined: Tue Mar 18 2008, 06:05PM
Location: Denmark, Odense C
Posts: 1968

This my version of Steve Wards SSTC5, meet the Kaizer SSTC I

Bridge 2x IRFP460s MOSFETs in a halfbridge configuration
Bridge supply 0 - 230VAC from a variac, 8A rectifier bridge and 330uF smoothing capacitor
Primary coil 115mm diameter, 1.78mm diameter isolated copper wire, 10 windings.
Secondary coil 110mm diameter, 275mm long, 1000 windings, 0.25mm enamelled copper wire.
Resonant frequency self tuning, but around 250 kHz.
Topload 100mm small diameter, 240mm large diameter, toroid.
Input power 1000W at 230VAC input voltage in CW mode.
Spark length up to 250mm long sparks in interupted mode.

For more pictures and the construction details, read my article:

Mads Barnkob

Sun May 03 2009, 06:12PM

Registered Member #1403 Joined: Tue Mar 18 2008, 06:05PM
Location: Denmark, Odense C
Posts: 1968

Kaizer SSTC II

Bridge 4x IRFP460s MOSFETs in a fullbridge configuration
Bridge supply 0 - 260VAC from a variac, 8A rectifier bridge and 1500uF smoothing capacitor
Primary coil 115mm diameter, 1.78mm diameter isolated copper wire, 8 windings.
Secondary coil 110mm diameter, 275mm long, 1000 windings, 0.25mm enamelled copper wire.
Resonant frequency Selftuning at around 250kHz.
Topload 100mm small diameter, 240mm large diameter, toroid.
Input power
Continues Wave mode: 2000 - 4000W at 200VAC input voltage.
Interrupted mode: 100 - 2000W at 260VAC input voltage.
Audio modulated mode: 300 - 400W at 150VAC input voltage.
Spark length up to 475 mm long sparks.

For more pictures and a film read my article:

Tesladownunder

Fri Jun 05 2009, 07:07PM

Registered Member #10 Joined: Thu Feb 02 2006, 09:45AM
Location: Bunbury, Australia
Posts: 1424

Rules for ** Add your Tesla coil here **

The rules for posting on this thread are on page one and are a bit different to other threads in 4HV. This is to allow a fairly consistent and brief approach to allow people to compare a large number of different coils.

A reminder:
The 3 Rules to keep it consistent and readable:
Each coil to have only 1 page of info (ie fits on your computer screen). Brief is best.
Each coil to have only 2-3 photos (do not double post).
Only coil details and photos to be posted. Direct any queries direct to the person or in a new thread.

A coil is defined by its secondary (change of toroid isn't a new coil)
Enter as many coils as you wish. Beginners coils are welcome and this log is designed to be helpful for beginners.

Enjoy!

Tesladownunder

Fri Jun 26 2009, 09:02PM

Registered Member #10 Joined: Thu Feb 02 2006, 09:45AM
Location: Bunbury, Australia
Posts: 1424

My briefcase coil. Secondary stores flat so nice and compact when closed. Sparks taste good too!

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1246050110 10 FT14 Teslatonguesparkscoronab

FireBird

Sat Jul 04 2009, 06:39AM

Registered Member #1104 Joined: Tue Nov 06 2007, 07:38PM
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Posts: 34

Design based on Steve Wards Mini SSTC

Bridge 2x IRFP260s MOSFETs in a half bridge configuration supplied with 120vac and smoothed by 600uF capacitor.
Secondary coil 3" diameter 9" tall and approx. 900 turns of 30awg wire
Topload 6.5' inner diameter, 10' outer diameter, toroid
Spark length approximately 7-8 inches
Self tuning via antenna
Can be audio modulated

My colorful driver

Moderate duty cycle and pulse rate with NaCl added to the breakout (1/10 second exposure)

Mates

Fri Oct 23 2009, 08:09PM

Registered Member #1025 Joined: Sun Sept 23 2007, 07:53PM
Location: Czech Rep.
Posts: 566

Red Traffic Cone Coil

Topology: Single switch SSTC with current-limitting capacitor
Driving circuit based on CT feedback and three BUP314 transitors (3pcs in parallel)
Operation freq: approx. 160KHz
Primary: Flat spiral; 6turns
Secondary: 50cm, conical shape, wire 0.315mm

Goodchild

Tue Nov 10 2009, 01:11AM

Registered Member #2292 Joined: Fri Aug 14 2009, 05:33PM
Location: The Wild West AKA Arizona
Posts: 795

First SSTC I ever built, second tesla coil I ever built.
This coil runs very reliably and can be run indefinitely without parts overheating.
Coil also has been audio modulated.

Coil stands about 3 feet tall
full bridge of IRFP260 MOSFETS
max spark length of about 15 inches
120v full/half rec mains
secondary 18 x 4.5" 1800 turns
primary 5 x 5" 6 turns

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More Pics Here:

radhoo

Sun Dec 06 2009, 10:43PM

Registered Member #1938 Joined: Sun Jan 25 2009, 12:44PM
Location: Romania
Posts: 701

My first SSTC is a high frequency solid state tesla coil. Complete construction details here:
my blog

Some pictures:

Joyeep

Mon Jan 18 2010, 04:06PM

Registered Member #2632 Joined: Sun Jan 17 2010, 01:46AM
Location:
Posts: 17

HELLO 4HV.ORG!

This my first sstc,hope everyone likes!

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Bridge 4x W20NB50 MOSFETs in a bridge
Bridge supply 0 - 220VAC from a variac,Half wave rectification,
Primary coil 115mm diameter, 2.5mm diameter isolated copper wire, 18 windings.
Secondary coil 110mm diameter, 275mm long, 1250 windings, 0.25mm enamelled copper wire.
Resonant frequency self tuning, but around 350kHz.
Topload 100mm small diameter, 240mm large diameter, toroid.
Input power 150W at 220VAC input voltage in Half wave rectification mode.
Spark length up to 180mm long

raff

Tue Feb 09 2010, 01:32PM

Registered Member #2315 Joined: Tue Aug 25 2009, 02:35AM
Location: Leyte, PH
Posts: 161

Hello Forumers

1st POST in this section...

here is my FIRST ever tesla coil.. dated AUGUST 2009

this is where it all started.. my ZVS driven Spark Gap Tesla Coil (SGTC).. not much of a performer though (lack of know-how) and pri LC tank cap keeps getting DEAD.. maximum spark length is 6"-7"...

here shown is the ZVS flyback driver.. using IRPF260... powered from 80VDC @ 8A (or so I remember)

the whole setup

and a short video of it.. topload is crumpled aluminum foil... closer to primary LC resonance...

for more info, here is the link:

thanks!

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