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  DRSSTC III - The "Psychosis" Coil

 

DRSSTC III's size is compared to DRSSTC II. 

 

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Project Milestones / Schedule

 

Milestone Goal Actual
Electrical Design - Gate Driver System (with released schematic) Oct. 15, 2004  
Electrical Design - Primary Controller (with released schematic) Oct. 15, 2004  
Electrical Design - Complete System (with released schematic) Oct. 15, 2004  
Electrical Design - External Controller Oct. 15, 2004  
Primary / Secondary Coil Design / Topload Selection Sept. 31, 2004 Sept. 11, 2004
Cabinet / Base Design Sept. 31, 2004 Sept. 11, 2004
Build Secondary Coil Nov. 31, 2004  
Build Cabinet / Primary Coil Dec. 31, 2004  
     
PCB Design - Gate Driver System Board Nov. 31, 2004  
PCB Design - Primary Controller Board Nov. 31, 2004  
PCB Design - External Controller Board Nov. 31, 2004  
     
Front Panel Design - For Primary Controller Chassis Dec. 31, 2004  
     
DRSSTC III Construction Completed May 31, 2005  
DRSSTC III - First Power Up - Testing Begins June 15, 2005  
Completed DRSSTC III Testing (Ready for Demonstration Use) Aug. 15, 2005  
     
Completed DRSSTC III Publication / Manual July 31, 2005  

 

 

Introduction

 

The DRSSTC III coil is the third installment in my solid state quest for big arcs.  After considerable research and

experimentation with my DRSSTC II system, I feel I am ready to move on to bigger and better things.

 

All aspects of this DRSSTC coil will be documented and listed on this website in a clear and precise manner.  This includes

schematics, parts lists, PSPICE simulation files and results, mechanical drawings, 3D IGES (or similar) models for download,

PCB artwork (actual files), and so forth . . .

 

All information will be available in file format and free for the taking.  

 

 

 

IGBT Switching Devices - CM600HA-24H

 

CM600HA-24H Datasheet

 

Driving IGBT Modules - Application Note

 

Hybrid Circuits Simplify IGBT Module Gate Drive - Application Note

 

Using IGBT Modules - Application Note

 

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Tesla Resonator Analysis

 

Resonator Analysis Summary including Primary / Secondary Coupling Calculations (PDF file)

 

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Click below to download the MandKV31 software, developed by Mark Rzeszotarski, which can very accurately

determine primary / secondary coupling based on an infinite variety of coil configurations.  Very easy to use.

 

MandKV31 Software (.ZIP file)

 

 

 

 

Primary Design

 

Almost done . . .

 

Secondary Design

 

3D Solid Edge rendition of the newly designed 12.5" DIA secondary coil.

 

Secondary Specifications:

12.5" Diameter x 58.0" Length Type I PVC Coilform

48" Winding Length

22 AWG Magnet Wire

Approx.  1750 Turns

Ls = 222mH (calculated)

Rs = TBD ohms

Fres = 72.6  kHz (calculated)

 


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