Learn How to Connect 2 Coils for Your Multistage Coil Gun

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To connect coils in a multistage coil gun, each coil should be wired to its own circuit to prevent simultaneous activation. Proper timing is crucial to maximize the acceleration of the payload. While not common in coil guns, similar principles are used in mag-lev railroads, where the polarity of drive magnets alternates to attract and repel the load. It's important to note that in mag-lev systems, the payload must be magnetized for effective operation. Understanding these connections and timing will enhance the performance of the coil gun.
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I have a multistage coil gun. and i was wondering how exactly do u connect the coils together. lol i thought u take wire from the first coil and use that to start the second coil.
 
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I'm a bit confused here, but perhaps I'm missing something. The coils shouldn't be connected to each other at all, or else they'd all activate at once. :confused:
 
okay so each coil is connected to a their own circuit correct?
 
Right, and the timing is set to maximize the payload acceleration. I don't believe that it is commonly done in coil guns, but mag-lev railroads also alternate the polarity of the drive magnets so they attract the load as it enters their influence, and repel it as it exits.

edit: Note that in the latter case, the payload itself must be magnetized.
 
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