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Mini Tesla Coil

Physics Expo 2007 Mini Tesla coil with Oscar

This is a mini Tesla coil, made from odd parts from other projects and a neon sign transformer that runs from 240 V mains.
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Laser Galvanometer 1D

Lissajous patterns red and blue rotating. Laser galvanometer 1d

Laser galvanometer scribbles from discarded pen recorder from dumpster diving at the Physics Dept. Yes, it looks two dimensional as I moved the camera in a circle during the exposure.  “Continue reading” for more galvanometer information. Continue reading

Tesla Coil 4-Inch ver 2

A medium 4 inch Tesla coil

The second version Tesla Coil 4-inch in diameter is driven by 4 microwave oven transformers (MOT’s) and puts out 4 foot sparks.
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