Tesla Coil
A slayer-exciter Tesla coil that produces visible high-voltage arcs and wirelessly lights bulbs.
Slayer exciter Tesla coil arcing demonstration
Overview
A deep dive into high-voltage electronics and resonance, our Tesla coil steps a low DC input up to tens of kilovolts, producing crackling arcs and wirelessly powering nearby fluorescent tubes.
Highlights
- Resonant high-voltage step-up circuit
- Wireless lighting of fluorescent tubes
- Hand-wound secondary coil
- Built-in safety cut-off
The Challenge
Winding a clean secondary coil and tuning resonance safely demanded patience and strict safety practice.
The Outcome
Produces reliable arcs and has become a highlight demo for explaining resonance and induction.
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