How to Make a Simple Small Spark-Gap Tesla Coil with Limited Parts

This video gives a brief (very simplified) explanation of how a Tesla Coil works and how to design basic version of your own. Included in this video is my own rudimentary design and a step-by-step tutorial on how to make it out of old junk, along with a demonstration of it going. This project makes a great science project and can be made in less than 2 hours. Most of the materials for this Tesla Coil are recycled and you can find them around the house!

Part 2 of this video youtu.be/m4ORQxmPalg

I hope you enjoy seeing how to make a replica of the device that make the electricity transmission technology in YouTube posable.


Here is a website that will help you tune your Tesla Coil and a video about another Tesla Coil designed using it:
classictesla.com/java/javatc/javatc.html#
rimstar.org/science_electronics_projects/tesla_…



Parts you'll need for this project:

• An electric flyswatter racket (available in New Zealand for under $10)
• 18-24 AWG Magnet/Copper Wire (available on line and from old
motors/transformers
• Rough Sandpaper
• A spool of stranded wire and Stripers
• Alligator Clips
• 3 x toilet paper rolls
• Duct Tape and Scissors
• Tin Foil
• Tennis ball or round hollow object (to act as top-load capacitor)
• Cardboard/wood for base
• Awl or sharp object
• 2 x circuit blocks
• 2 x nails (spark-gap)
• Pliers (these are very important for adjusting the spark-gap and
discharging it)

Optional:

• Glue-gun
• Soldering iron/heat shrink
• Neon Bulb (demonstration purposes)
• Fluorescent tube (demonstration purposes)


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Please Note: You are responsible for your own safety so please be careful and please make sure that you only attempt this project if you are a experienced with electronic safety.