Recent content by TJPMusic

Great idea! I’m not sure how I could implement that into this design, but certainly worth the thought! It would definitely have to be a neutral/non-flammable gas inside the strut...

@Baluncore Would you suggest a pulsed DC or a resonant/reactive secondary using AC? Which method would make for a hotter bolt of plasma? I would assume DC... Sorry Nikola 😁

@Baluncore Wow, you honestly just presented 4 or 5 different points I hadn’t even considered— thank you! I have to think about these things. I have been hesitant to reveal too much of the design, but you folks are obviously more educated than I am, and you seem very willing to help out...

In this application, seconds would count- and it would need to deploy no matter what at the press of a button. I really like the spring loaded idea, actually- I am just unsure where to look for such parts 🤣 hardware store? Any suggestions for finding bits and bobs and springs online?

Are you talking about an electrical Jacobs ladder? Or something mechanical? An electrical Jacobs ladder is actually pretty dissimilar to what my prototype is, though it does use a large arc. Similarly, though, it does require the arc to start close to the return path at the bottom, and then...

Hey everyone, I’m Tommy- thanks for having me here at PF. I originally had just one question, and then browsed the site for quite a while reading some very interesting topics. My background is in music, but all the while I’ve been an electrical engineering student/midnight engineer. Much respect...

Worth mentioning, “quick” extension means within about a second, not anything crazy quick. Just faster than your Honda Accord antenna... lol

Thanks for the quick reply! And yes, don’t worry, I’m a boss with an HV probe and a hack with a ratchet. Lol 😂 That’s certainly a possibility, my issue with that method is going to be the thickness and strength of the shaft, and whether it can hold up to its intended abuse, which will be high...

Hello all. My first post here. Thanks for having me. I’m working on an electrical prototype which has a couple of odd requirements. The device uses a 3’ high voltage continuous arc to perform its intended task. In order to start this arc without using a crazy amount of voltage, I’m...