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
Driving IGBT Modules - Application Note
Hybrid Circuits Simplify IGBT Module Gate Drive - Application Note
Using IGBT Modules - Application Note
Tesla Resonator Analysis
Resonator Analysis Summary including Primary / Secondary Coupling Calculations (PDF file)
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.
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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