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Feel like Tesla himself! Learn how to build a high quality table top tesla coil, powered by a mere 3 volts, and a bit of elbow grease. We're talking two AA batteries. From scratch to finish, this is your one stop tutorial on building your first tesla coil. These things stand less than 6" tall, and are built to last. 3v into 30,000? Lets do this.
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***use only 32 gauge wire, the tesla coil is designed around this***
Also, please do not run them more than 30 seconds at a time. You run the risk overheating your transistor/ destroying the circuit.
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DIY 3 volt tesla coil

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@tuckermyrick2609 4 жыл бұрын

I made one of those... it worked... I'm very happy it worked... for anyone who hasn't got theirs to work keep on going... it's worth it. Now I'm moving on to bigger Tesla coil projects!

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Tucker, i'm glad that you've gotten the coil to work!

@stehake2955 2 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel will this work with a 9v battery?

@piotro1201 Жыл бұрын

What copasitors do I shearch on Amazon

@piotro1201 Жыл бұрын

Mine doesn’t work do you know what could of happened

@oatmealcereal. Жыл бұрын

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@perrysmith1104 5 жыл бұрын

I just finished building this Tesla coil and am very impressed with how well it works. My goal was to build as close to your plans as possible and with a couple of small differences my end result looks pretty close to yours. Due to a lack of materials I used wood instead of nylon for my spark gap and used the electronics from a Home Hardware branded zapper which claimed a 2750 volt output. I measured this to be an actual 2500 volts. The board was a bit too long so I trimmed both ends with side cutters and soldered my power leads to contacts that fit within the space available. The transistor on the board was of decent quality with a heat sink built in and even after running for 2 minutes it does not become hot to the touch. Upon checking its data sheet I discovered that it was good for 5 volts input so I added another AA cell for a total of 4.5 volts and the performance became much better. To mount the board I simply used some non-conducting putty and this allows me to quickly remove it for further experimentation. Thanks for the great video. It inspired me to build my first Tesla coil, and I am really happy that I did!

@carloramos160 4 жыл бұрын

Plasma Channel is one of the most underrated channels , your videos are very clear and easy to follow through

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that. You can help, by sharing any of the videos you find fascinating on social media

@etwalgade 2 жыл бұрын

I know this video has been out for years, but I just have to say thankyou! I have wanted a tesla coil for years. This video inspired me and I built my first tesla coil based on your design, with some modifications of my own. It is sweet!

@keni_arnold 3 жыл бұрын

The joy I felt when I got it to work is unparalleled. Thank you!

@PlasmaChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, congrats! Thanks for enjoying my content.

@dalenassar9152 Жыл бұрын

I just have to say...THANKS FOR SHOWING A SCHEMA.!!! One thing I learned over and over......when wrapping electrical tape, ALWAYS pull some off the roll "it will be stretched", Let it shrink back for a few seconds, then continue all windings similarly. If you don't do this, in an amount of months, you will find a messy "UN-stretching/winding" effect. GREAT VIDEO!! AGAIN

@jeremybutt9281 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, just makes you appreciate how genius Tesla and Marconi were.

@cobyasselin7926 6 жыл бұрын

I ended up building one of these for my brother’s science fair project and the thing is AWESOME. It works like a charm. Thank you very much for this fun and incredibly easy to follow design.

@PlasmaChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the leap into high voltage! I’m glad you enjoyed the project, and glad you commented.

@mwilson14 4 жыл бұрын

I've watched this video a couple times before and I'm watching it again along with a few others for helping me with my limited knowledge of electrical work. One off topic thought is, who was on the receiving end of those knuckles? LOL. My hands have looked like that many times in the past.

@bernardo00124719 4 жыл бұрын

iam curious as well

@danielmendes5682 2 жыл бұрын

video is 3 years old and you still reply to the comments, good job Jay :)

@LimitlessEntertainment_ 2 жыл бұрын

Love ur pfp

@theyluvsnip8005 3 жыл бұрын

I dont have any questions, I just wanna say that you're a genuine legend for still actively answering questions even after almost 3 full years of this video being out. I love your videos, please continue to upload!

@PlasmaChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kaba! This video tends to get so many identical questions that it is clear to me most people do not browse the comments section first. I’ve likely answered the secondary coil wire gauge question 50-70 times now. Lol. Just want the community to feel involved and included. Thanks! Jay

@johnnyarsenal9183 5 жыл бұрын

I hope your channel becomes much larger. You kept on point, didnt have a bunch of extra info that might confuse some, And spoke clearly. Im on my way to the Hardware store now... My kids will love this. Thank You and Great Video. Subscribed 👍👍

@bromisovalum8417 Жыл бұрын

Man you work so neat and clean. Mine projects always end up messy.

@Tom_mtberUk Жыл бұрын

That's because he is skilled and probably has done this before just keep at it👍

@ludicscience 6 жыл бұрын

That´s a cute little coil you have there! Love it

@PlasmaChannel 6 жыл бұрын

+Ludic Science we thank you! I've built five of them now. Love making them!

@WildfoxFabrication 6 жыл бұрын

five! you (not us) could make some dirty cash from all that!

@andresaofelipe 3 жыл бұрын

Still replying to comments on a very old video, good job, Jay, we need more people like you in this community

@PlasmaChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andre. I think comments are the best part of youtube. If someone takes the time to write a comment- I better take the time to appreciate it.

@gulfsurfco 6 жыл бұрын

Your delivery is entertaining and slightly over the top, so I subscribed. lol

@PlasmaChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Haha good having you!

@Kevin-jz9bg 3 жыл бұрын

Love the switching between inches and millimeters XD

@karhukivi 2 жыл бұрын

Plumbing, carpentry, confectionary, and aviation all use imperial and metric measurements - get used to it!

@povilasmikulionis6820 3 жыл бұрын

I MADE IT!! Very happy with this video :) I 3d printed the shell, and used with 6 3000V 2.2nF ceramic capacitors (3 in series and 2 in parallel) but since I was using ceramic ones, and also 0.3mm wire and crappy bug zapper racket it was a bit of a dissapointment, but I scraped the batteries and used USB to power it, since I saw that racket's tranzistor can take 6v on its datasheet, and now it's pretty much works same as Yours, thank You soo much.. I now have my own pocket tesla coil!!

@sujalsharma7895 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man please help me out I have probs

@2011laughmaster 3 жыл бұрын

I have been wanting to build one of these for a long time. But know the dangers of larger ones. This is a great build to start with and learn. Can't wait!

@PlasmaChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, give it a go. I love building the smaller versions, because, they are perfect learning tools. This coil is only a 3 watt coil. Impossible to really hurt yourself with it. Maybe a small shock, but nothing truly dangerous.

@tribulationcoming 6 жыл бұрын

I do like high frequency, high voltage sparks and the aroma of ozone. The Tesla hair pin circuit is a lot of fun also. Very Good.

@adityadusad1043 2 жыл бұрын

This video about the tesla coil was very helpful . I made one with different hv source and different capacitors and it works like a charm.

@-DankPanda- 2 жыл бұрын

Which capacitors did you use?

@adityadusad1043 2 жыл бұрын

@@-DankPanda- I used two 2k ceramic capacitors in series.

@-DankPanda- 2 жыл бұрын

@@adityadusad1043 Ok good. I bought ceramic capacitors. Was just wondering because he used polypropylene capacitors in the video and I had no idea if ceramic would work as well. Good to know, thanks for the reply.

@adityadusad1043 2 жыл бұрын

@@-DankPanda- polypropylene capacitors works better but ceramic capacitors can also work

@piotro1201 Жыл бұрын

For the prollypropane copasitors are they all the same or do I need to buy a Specific Kind

@yuktabhardwaj7554 5 жыл бұрын

wow man thanks! u r so underrated

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for such kind words

@nirvana2117 3 жыл бұрын

Hey jay I finally finished mine and it works awesome thank you so much!

@PlasmaChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, congrats! Just don’t run it too long- that little transistor easily breaks if it gets hot.

@nathanbunten4299 Жыл бұрын

You should do a video on tuning forks connected to boxes and show resonance. Then show how to do the same thing with tesla coils connected to the boxes. That would be cool.

@weirdcreatures4985 2 жыл бұрын

I saw a number of pn junction diodes at the output of your high voltage circuit. But, shouldn't the output be AC for the primary coils? Excellent video, by the way. Thanks!

@generalflight 6 жыл бұрын

Wow That’s amazing 😉 You know what I’m gonna make one of these and upload the video to my channel and use your video to make it Ove course I will say it was your idea. - Also I have a question, I’ve got a smashed plasma ball that dropped on the floor accidentally and i took it apart and found an ion generator inside. I wonder if that will work instead of the racket?

@PlasmaChannel 6 жыл бұрын

First, yes please give due credit. This was my design I wanted to share with you all. Glad you built along. The plasma glove is not run by an ion generator. Ion generators a DC. Plasma globes run off of AC. What you have is a flyback transformer. It will work with the Tesla coil but you will need to rectify the flyback with a HV diode. Also, that much power will shorten the Tesla coil’s lifespan.

@thusharapriyankara2029 3 жыл бұрын

I made one too kzfaq.info/love/u_z-UUKth1Jqwb0ZmzmXYw subscribe

@ronnie9538 5 жыл бұрын

Once again thank you .The tesla coil really works!!! I have also made some modifications to it.

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! thanks for watching. Share with those who may enjoy it as well.

@jcoronet2000 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video; I just finished mine and it works great. I recommend pre-wrapping your PVC with electrical tape, it helps keep the wire taut during temperature changes, (my first attempt unraveled when it got cold) keep it tight.

@sujalsharma7895 2 жыл бұрын

Could you please send me a circuit diagram ? I can’t find it anywhere

@SamSite33 4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I made using the bugzapper too when I was younger ....it flickered the TV's in my house and then my dad said I can't do it there anymore XD

@SamSite33 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't use a capacitor bank though.....

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, tesla coils will do that. nice work.

@ChristopherOBrien000 3 жыл бұрын

I've looked at this many times since the original build, and it just popped up in my feed again, while reviewing a Tesla build, elsewhere. I have to say that it really is a work of art. I've watched hundreds of coil builds, by many dozens and dozens of builders, and DIY'ers, and nobody has ventured anywhere close to your finished builds. Several things set you apart from the others, but the beauty of your finished products is really something that should be appreciated.

@PlasmaChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris. I’m a maker through and through. I think that beauty matters as much as function.

@schloumf 5 жыл бұрын

Rare moment of clear explanation on youtube -- clear light - clear and nice grey wall -- clean table, and all that, done by a sympathetic Hollywood actor !

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, thank you

@mohsenaghdam3136 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Tesla coil , The Best looking Coil on KZfaq, Thanks Jay👏🏽💜

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that! You should check out my NEW mini tesla coil video though - the new one is 10X better!

@noahlee1276 4 жыл бұрын

I've been watching a lot of videos on Tesla coils and I love this DIY. however I've seen the 10 dollar "Tesla coil speaker". Would it be possible to take the audio jack from those and apply it to this coil design?

@KeystoneScience 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job! :)

@PlasmaChannel 6 жыл бұрын

+Keystone Science thank you nate! I appreciate your fellow enthusiasm! I have loved your episodes.

@felixboian-togyik3346 6 жыл бұрын

Keystone Science is here?! I am a subscriber to Keystone Science and for Plasma Channel. Both of these channels are awesome! :)

@rosebiswas758 3 жыл бұрын

Sir make a plasma ball by 8 pin flyback Transformer 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

@brandongamingnl9753 3 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel Hey Bro, Nice Video! I Only Have One Question, Can I Buy A Coil Somewhere On The Web? I'm To Lazy To Make One My Self.

@LimitlessEntertainment_ 2 жыл бұрын

How are you not verified yet!

@shinnok4941 6 жыл бұрын

Simple, clear and feasible . Keep up the good work!

@PlasmaChannel 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate it!

@up267 3 жыл бұрын

Great explanation

@sneakyelectrician9564 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you connect the other terminal of secondary coil (the earth)? Thanks for this nice video by the way.

@PlasmaChannel 2 жыл бұрын

It is connected to the counterpoise. Thanks for watching.

@-DankPanda- 2 жыл бұрын

Really great video, its getting me really interested in plasma. One question, what exactly in the design would I need to change if I have a 1.5" PVC pipe instead of the 1" you use in the video?

@sfbfriend 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay, finished mine and it works great, dont see why some have problems! Its fairly clear. Im better at visual instruction rather than a schematic, for some reason they confuse me a bit, takes me longer to figure em out but as long as I have a good visual, like what you have posted here I can usually figure it out. Lots of screen shots and rewatching sections, my grandson is going to get a charge out of it. 36 years in aerospace, solder certified so Ive worked on many boards and I just love this shit. Thank you so much and I do plan on building your other projects, you're an awesome teacher.

@PlasmaChannel 2 жыл бұрын

SFB, thanks so much for dropping this comment. I love knowing that my videos are helping others. Really honored that you enjoyed my video. Are you subscribed?

@sfbfriend 2 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel Yes I am

@arthurcavalcante3646 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best vídeo teaching How to build a tesla coil, i have one question what is the type of the primary coil wire and what is the thickness ?

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Primary you want solid, 16 gauge

@sfbfriend 2 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel Stranded will not work? I have a spool of 18 awg. Stranded I was going to use for the primary! Is there a difference in the magnetic field the primary puts out if its solid as opposed to stranded?

@siddhik6302 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Such A Nice Channel Man. You Deserve At least 2 million subscribers... Woww Thanks Your Video 😃

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😃

@joepetree5666 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome love your channel I have used it to help me with several projects and I built myself a little tesla coil based off of your design wish I could load a picture and show yoh

@455rocket8 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jay, I built one of these after first watching this video it worked well. However, I decided to build a similar one using an 18KV taser unit the input voltage is 4.5 V (supposed to be 3.7 V lithium battery)(the guts of these are available from electronic surplus suppliers for about $8) to excite the primary windings (about 4 turns). I connected 30 polypropylene capacitors (2kV 22 nF) in series to make a 60kV 2.22 nF capacitor bank. I used lots of 'Goop' glue as insulation (just about encased all components in it. It is a 3 inch high coil like the bug zapper unit, but I had to wrap the entire coil in insulation tape to prevent it arcing from the top to the bottom over the windings. It now works great but I haven't yet optimized the spark gap. I teach science these days and thought a Tesla coil would make a good class. Thanks for a great youtube channel. Phil

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Phil- you seem to be a bit of a Maker yourself. Nice work! I’d love to see your final build- feel free to email an image to my email (under the ‘about’ tab for my channel)

@snicklefritzfry 5 жыл бұрын

Dude goes hard. Look at his knuckles.

@typerightseesight Жыл бұрын

I have that racket laying around. And a 3 volt g shock. lol. woo

@user-kc1si9tw4m 8 ай бұрын

Just built it ... Works Great! So surprised how straight forward it was. Good job on describing the assembly. Only things missing in the video: 1) Hardware size (english or metric); 2) Winding direction (or does it not matter?).

@harrycoghlan2008 8 ай бұрын

What wire did you use for the primary coil I’m stuck on that

@user-xy9jv8dj7z 5 ай бұрын

is the temperature enough to kindle paper or something ?

@ImSoNotSleepy 4 жыл бұрын

Here after DiodeGoneWild's new video to check if you put the spark gap in the right place and you did! Awesome

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Cool, thanks! Yes, always place the spark gap directly parallel to the power source.

@megaraitei 5 жыл бұрын

I made it .. I made it. It works. Haha. I feel like Dr Frankenstein now. "IT LIVES - IT LIVES" Only 1 issue - Plasma arcs are 1 cm long. With top load - arcs are 0.5cm long. But I'm happy. Works great with a 60w light bulb - nice long arcs inside bulb.

@richardhubbard2151 5 жыл бұрын

NICE!!!

@Snow-tk9zv 5 жыл бұрын

the length decreased probably cause u added the top load ...hmce the total capacitance of seconday increased and messed up the tuning..... for max length of arc primary capacitance*primary inductance must be equal to seconday capcitance*secondary inductance

@megaraitei 5 жыл бұрын

@@Snow-tk9zv hi. I rewound the primary. With top load - 4 inch aluminium hollow sphere - I need 24 turns for resonance. Without top load I get Max Arc at 11 turns. In any situation. - the arcs are never more than a centimeter in length. For primary capacitance - is it only the capacitance of the MMC (capacitor bank) or do we also take into account the self capacitance of the primary coil. Also same qts for self capacitance of the secondary coil ?

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats! Such a cool feeling right?

@megaraitei 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel awesome feeling.. Sent a video to mother, she was amazed that I made something she had never heard of. Thank you.

@wyvernbravo 3 жыл бұрын

Mom: so tell me again why you need all this stuff Me: I'll keep it a surprise so I can shock you

@Kevin-jz9bg 3 жыл бұрын

Love the pun

@nataliaosborne1242 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I like hoW you present it easy fast and clear. I want to do the Tesla coil like this one too

@jamesh9555 4 жыл бұрын

I built one. I enjoy it, my kids love it! Have to build a couple more for other people with zero knowledge of how to build, glad I have extra parts! And thank you Jay for your help. My issue was the cheaper zapper racket, once I got the Stinger it worked perfectly! I am curious however about what diode you removed..... I haven't removed any, and it works great!

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Super happy hearing that it worked well, and that you're sharing the passion with others

@jamesh9555 4 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel I am in the process of trying one of those ebay transformers in place of the zapper board (and possibly capacitors as well). i will let you know in the next couple days if i fried myself hahahaha

@jamesh9555 4 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel kids want to take it for show and tell. I will make sure to send them with a link to the plasma channel!!!!

@larrythemanic6.0mechanic78 5 жыл бұрын

KZfaq algorithm is insane... Thousands of people getting this in their recommended 1.3 years later

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

For youtube, a 1 year old video actually isnt too old. Its still considered relatively new. But yes, crazy!

@larrythemanic6.0mechanic78 5 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel I know it isnt old its just it poped into thousands of people feed at once is what amazes me

@missiontrails5838 4 жыл бұрын

So I am in the final stages of building this and I have several questions: how did you find the primary to secondary turn ratio without using special tools? Also, how is ten turns of electrical tape not too much insulation? I keep hearing people say that your TC doesn’t work the way you described it and that you must have done something that you’re not telling people. Could you add some clarification please?

@missiontrails5838 4 жыл бұрын

Also could you use a 9v battery in place of two double AAs? The new racket uses two C battery’s assuming for the extra current so I figure you could use the extra current from the EMF of a higher volt battery.

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you are giving it a try. Hundreds of people have built my coil Successfully now, and a handful of children won their science fairs due to it. Every single person who did not succeed at getting the same results, did not build it exactly the same as the video. If you use the exact same as the video, you’ll get identical results. The ten turns of insulation will prevent arcing over between primary to secondary. You understand how power is transferred between the two, correct? It is transferred in minuscule amounts through electromagnetism. Also, you never need special tools to find the turns ratio. You can do loose calculations to get close, then experiment by adding and removing turns on the primary till you get the largest spark length. That is how this was designed. It’s how I’ve built all 10 of my Tesla coils, even my genesis coil. Best of luck

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Per the 9v, it would not give you higher voltage out. It would only give you a higher break rate. Best to stay with 3 volts, 5 at most.

@user-mh2bw4hu3o 4 жыл бұрын

10 coils!? You better be doing a video on them.

@chadgrimes5119 6 жыл бұрын

a Chris Pratt kind guy doing stuff like this and enjoying it is unusual. great contents BTW. Subbed.

@PlasmaChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the family Chad, glad to have you! Also, love the Prattness

@samhoff1724 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video! I just got this little joytech Tesla and it broke after minuets. After trying to fix it I broke it even more and now can’t return it. I’ll be using the same secondary and a similar circuit to yours. I’ll be using higher voltage on the primary side and I HV power transistor instead of a spark gap but the idea is still the same. Btw nice idea using door knob as topload it looks professional and way cheaper than a $30 metal ball from eBay. Great channel. Maybe follow up video with a more advanced solid state Tesla coil?

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the compliments, and I’m glad you’re building a solid state Tesla coil!

@ainttakenanyshit Жыл бұрын

I added these comments in the "Tesla Lighter" video and wanted to also share them here: **The HV cap 667-ECW-HC3F392JD can ship immediately but with cut leads which you can still use. The one called out, without the "D" suffex is out of stock. For the HV PS - I used the Harbor Freight Bug Zapper and it's TO92 transistor - D965 good for 5 Amp collector current, at 3 volts input, the output was 5.8 KV, using a 4.5 volt input the output was 7.4 KV.... The swatter HV PS only draws ~ .6 amps for either 3 or 4.5 volt input.... Outputs will vary with each swatter, so it is good idea to build/use a HV probe.... *I ordered/ used 580-MHR0424SA108F70 - 10KV rated 1000M ohm, (1 Gig ohm 1.4 W) resistors and these work nicely for a high voltage probe. Use 5 in series for a 500 to 1 probe, (500 to 1), (or use 10 for a 100 to 1 probe at a 100KV rating.... ****Important - These ratios are with using a "better" DVM with a typical 10 Meg ohm input resistance....*** **AND, the very hard to find TO92 heat sinks are listed at Mouser - 532-575200B00 $1.05 each.... This will help the D965 transistor dissipate the heat much better than without using one and will let you use a 4.5 volt input power a bit more safely without overheating.... Make sure to still use a GOOD thermal grease.... These general notes may help with others in building their own mini Tesla Coils.... Mine is cranking out solid 1 inch "bolts" and when the TO92 heat-sinks arrive I will operate with extended run times to test.... I'm having a blast.. BE SAFE.... USE ONE HAND ONLY around HV....

@ainttakenanyshit Жыл бұрын

@@oscarperez4065 A I am just starting out with this Tesla coil stuff I know that the cap value is to complement the secondary coil inductance. There are free online calculators that will help with selecting component values.... What Jay has described is to use multiple caps in series to obtain a high enough voltage capacity and by using the 3.9 nf in series the equivalent capacitance is 1/3 or ~1.3 nf. Caps equavalent value in series are 1/x with x being the number of caps. Caps in parallel have same use voltage but are additive in value, 1.3 + 1.3 +1.3 = 3.9.... 3.9 x 3 in series = 1/3 of each caps value... There, I've got you confused now?? ;-)

@off6848 11 ай бұрын

@@ainttakenanyshit in series the total resistance of the circuit is the sum of the individual resistances of the components. caps in series are adding resistance across the circuit. i generally only care about the values of capacitors to know if its too big or too small for what I need. i would only go parallel for the T. Coil if I wanted it to produce work so that components on the coil can fail but still operate without blowing up whatever contraption

@213BRANDONP Жыл бұрын

While this circuit is much safer then one made from a mot or nst the primary side where your capacitor bank is should not be touched if you where to touch even with the circuit off it would not at all be pleasant if you wanna make it safer when turned off add a bleed resistor in parallel with your capacitor bank

@dwaynepete7768 Жыл бұрын

hey bro have some problem about the wiring could u help me with it?

@bokostashuk4264 5 жыл бұрын

This is a absolutely fantastic electrical project. Easy to follow video and instructions, my son and I just completed ours and it worked flawlessly... What a great science project. My only question would be in the future you think you'll ever do a 5v usb version?

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

So awesome to hear. Yes, I plan a 5v usb version. (in the works, actually)

@krimzo7778 6 жыл бұрын

Dude u look like a really nice guy and in my opinion u deserve a lot more subs..

@4_doors_more_whores 5 жыл бұрын

This is best tutorial for teslacoil on KZfaq.... Why don't you have 10M subs.....

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Wow I really appreciate that. Thanks! Sharing any of our videos would help us get to 10m!

@harrisonperl9873 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Jay, I Haven’t been able to find any 3.9 bf 3 kv capacitors online, have any sources?

@dreupen 2 жыл бұрын

See the Mouser link above for the 3KV 3.9nF film caps

@spikiestvirus7433 11 ай бұрын

I got mine working! This is awesome keep up this content!!

@quantumj6159 4 ай бұрын

Hey man does a coil ever stop working other than when you shut it off?

@brandysigmon9066 5 жыл бұрын

I made one of these exactly like you instructed. It turned out great. I use a 18650 battery for my power source. Thanks.

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

I'm very happy to hear!

@BenitoFan760 4 жыл бұрын

So you're feeding it 3.7v?

@brandysigmon9066 4 жыл бұрын

@@BenitoFan760 yeah

@blgarts4248 5 жыл бұрын

Will a flurocent bulb glow if it would be bought close to the knob.

@alisalmanov437 5 жыл бұрын

INDIAN Arts 3 it should if the type is right

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

The video directly after this shows 3 experiements you can do using the coil. One is lighting a tube.

@blgarts4248 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks to those who cleared my doubt

@quantumj6159 4 ай бұрын

Does a Tesla coil ever stop working other than when you shut it off?

@elipeters6301 3 ай бұрын

It can if you overload any of the parts, especially the power supply (the zapper racket). If you increase the input voltage or current too much you can easily break it depending on how high quality your power supply is.

@sneugler 4 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel, absolutely amazed at the quality of your builds. Thanks for the content man. On another note, would some bleed resistors for the caps be feasible, or would it pull it down too far to be usable?

@sneugler 4 жыл бұрын

also, would using one of those nice little 3v hv modules from ebay be a good power source for a sgtc?

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Snekers. Thank you for commenting. I'm glad you enjoyed my video - check out all my newer stuff as the new viddies are much higher quality. A new video drops tomorrow. You can indeed use bleed resistors.

@AT4RI 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video it really inspired me for my science project

@rando4862 6 ай бұрын

Couldn't find a bug zapper here so am getting a high voltage transformer from 3.6V to 20kV , i know the capacity bank should change to be bigger than the output what else should i change?

@ElPsyCongroo. 6 ай бұрын

If you dont care about resonance then nothing else, how do you plan to transform 3.6 to 20kv though? By the way, a few tips from experience, do not do what jay did with the primary, get a bigger pvc pipe and let at least one or two centimeter of air between them, otherwise corona will make you lose voltage between primary and secondary. Also, remember that primary has to be winded in the opposite direction than the secondary. And try connecting one end of the secondary instead of to ground, to the primary. In my experience all this have made me have much better results, with a bug zapper i got around 1cm arcs to air, without putting anything near it and with only aroun 130 turns of secondary, which is way better than jay's with much less turns.

@rando4862 6 ай бұрын

@@ElPsyCongroo. 3.6 to 20k Using a dc high voltage transformer, like in this short, My only concern with it is this transformer outputs a dc current, must i use an AC? kzfaq.infowowBNJ-DdGk?si=0_-E_zCt-PR5RRmS

@sabo2603 5 ай бұрын

u need ac im pretty sure or mabye use diodes@@rando4862

@thomasdamson6678 6 жыл бұрын

3:21 it is very important to pull out

@sushikant 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jay. You explained in excellent way, thank you again for the same. I appreciate for designing a very effective and working project in just 3V supply. Also you made it by easy available parts. Keep sharing, God bless you.

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

James, that is wonderful for you to leave such a positive compliment. I'm honored you enjoyed

@francois__ 3 жыл бұрын

That is a gorgeous coil I have to say!

@jawsh3292 3 жыл бұрын

Had everything except my cool kid glasses

@dominicplaxton8664 2 жыл бұрын

What happens if the spark gap is bigger than 1 millimeter?

@PlasmaChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Doing so will stress out your powersource. You can make the gap wider. You’ll create larger sparks out too. But this will reduce lifespan. And, too wide, the gap won’t fire.

@ihsan8794 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining! 👍

@stash420uk9 6 жыл бұрын

This is the first of your videos I have come across dude and I LOVED IT!!! Great project, very well structured material and excellent presentation style.... Was very enjoyable, I subbed right away, keep the videos coming dude...... StAsh

@PlasmaChannel 6 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you taking the time to comment this. Very glad you enjoyed, we strive for higher quality videos. Check out our newer stuff, we’ve got some cool topics since this video.

@ionite5943 4 жыл бұрын

love your videos you remind me soo much of grants earlier videos before he focused on more child centered stuff

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Grant? Grant Thompson?

@ionite5943 4 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel yeah

@Noobda_but_leader_shivam 4 жыл бұрын

Nice love from INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Seattle, USA

@Noobda_but_leader_shivam 4 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel 😀

@mikhaeliskhandaar1858 4 жыл бұрын

After watch your video.. I think part of my genius cell is activated.. Awesome video. Noble works

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! That’s very kind. I hope to inspire genius cells in everyone.

@adrianiskra3521 5 жыл бұрын

The best video about tesla coil! All explained ❤️

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

@ginox6358 4 жыл бұрын

Like si venís de parte de un poco de todo

@matgrill9085 4 жыл бұрын

Jajaj

@Eserche 4 жыл бұрын

solo vine para ver si explotaba algo

@imnotbaalsimp7869 3 жыл бұрын

This guy reply on 3 years video I hope this man got more subscriber!

@PlasmaChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Man, has it really been three years? Crazy how time flies

@Kevin-jz9bg 3 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel time do fly when you're doing something you enjoy :)

@sfbfriend 2 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel Time flies like and arrow, fruit flies like a banana

@matthewcampbell7153 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Jay... have a look at the updated Stinger racket... the newly designed circuit board makes things a lot easier... I was able to remove the capacitor and mount my adjustable spark gap in its place... there's tons of room....

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Would you mind emailing me a photo at jasoTB@hotmail.com? I would love to see.

@danmulherin8316 5 жыл бұрын

Just finished building this AWESOME Tesla coil and it works great. But be warned, the capacitors hold a charge for quite a while, found out the hard way picking it up from the bottom. The solder joints should be covered with some hot glue or something.

@PlasmaChannel 5 жыл бұрын

The shock can definitely be surprising. Luckily the power level is so low, no risk to your health is present.

@RynaxAlien 5 жыл бұрын

Damaged knucles, is he street fighter?

@lucysmith4242 5 жыл бұрын

street fighting your mom poop

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

I enjoy bare knuckle martial arts. Tends to destroy my knuckles.

@blessyshulamite 2 жыл бұрын

Can we use other capacitors also...like capacitors of other voltage...

@fernandoproman 2 жыл бұрын

You want them bigger for higher voltage?

@siddharthsahu5585 Жыл бұрын

@@fernandoproman yes

@siddharthsahu5585 Жыл бұрын

@@fernandoproman can I use 5(five) 6.8nf 2kv capacitor for 10000v instead of 3(three) 3kv 3.9nf capacitors ?

@fernandoproman Жыл бұрын

@@siddharthsahu5585 i guess yess

@elliothunt3136 6 жыл бұрын

I was expecting the output to be super weak, but considering the tiny power supply it works verry verry well

@PlasmaChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Exactly! It only uses 3 W. If you connect that bolt which is connected to the counterpoise to an actual ground, you will get even better performance. That is why I installed the bolt so that you can later attach it to ground

@CharlieSolis Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Very straight forward!

@josiahpolite9181 4 жыл бұрын

what happens if you use a 9v battery?

@flemishtemplar3766 4 жыл бұрын

It would create an implosion SOOO BIG that it would set back mankind back for hundreds of years. We would be living back in the primal days of our existence and go back to our animalistic behaviour. *It would be a catastrophe.* 😓😨

@josiahpolite9181 4 жыл бұрын

@@flemishtemplar3766 oh no, ill not be doing that then

@PlasmaChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Flemish is correct. CIA would be on your tail like you were a UFO. Naw, a 9 volt would burn out the circuit board.

@rennoruutli5267 3 жыл бұрын

@Plasma Channel Dear Plasma Channel. I am a teenager. I have wanted to buiild Tesla Coil a long time now. Because I need a project for my school. I have been searching around the internet but everything I have found is a piece of crap. Then I found your channel. I searched for DIY Tesla Coil video on your channel. I was amazed! I wanted to build exactly this thing because a) It was easy to make b)It looks really nice(everything other on youtube looked like my grades(bad)) c) It would impress my friends and teachers. This project contains 1/4 of my year grade. So.. I was ready to buy everything you have linked in your description but the main thing(capacitors) were out of stock. I tryed to find something similar to this, but I found NOTHING. Could you/anyone please give me a a new link for the capacitor that would work and not be out of stock. Thanks!!! Sorry for bad English:(

@PlasmaChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Renno, i'm honored you enjoyed my video! Check out www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Panasonic/ECW-HC3F392J?qs=5PZ87NsE%252BJ9TmqQoAlFWcQ%3D%3D for buying the capacitors. Cheers!

@rennoruutli5267 3 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel Thx

@rennoruutli5267 3 жыл бұрын

@@PlasmaChannel It costs me 20 to ship to my country. Is something similar on amazon?

@ProteinFromTheSea 3 жыл бұрын

I searched amazon. I couldn’t find anything. Try digi-key (copy and paste the part ID into the search bar in digi-key’s website.

@rennoruutli5267 3 жыл бұрын

@@ProteinFromTheSea Hi so I searched and found but it says its 3900pF... Will it work? And is the TC working on AC or DC?

@Vei2aC 6 жыл бұрын

wow, real nice instructive vid, nicely done, nicely instructed, and real good working project, thank you so much, the world needs more vids like this.

@PlasmaChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Ashley, great compliment, thanks! what was your favorite part?

@kabeerahmed7132 Жыл бұрын

Amazing thing in this project is it is easily understandable thanks for making the video like this.

@MrNigel1340 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, well explained and laid out, something to build with my Grandson.

@PlasmaChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is a complex build, but it is amazing. Several people have reported that if you buy the absolute cheapest bug zapper rackets, sometimes the entire coil wont even work. This was not known to me when shooting this video. So, go for middle or high level bug zapper rackets.....mine came from a 15 dollar racket and has lasted three years of abuse in the tesla coil. Also, I have information in the video description for buying parts, and other info. Definitely build this with your Grandson!....this is why I do plasma channel - to inspire science.

@MrNigel1340 6 жыл бұрын

Have you thought of using a Fuji camera circuit, these put out some power.

@user-ol1jx2hd9f 2 жыл бұрын

Can I use 3.9NF 1250V capactior?

@darth_dan8886 2 жыл бұрын

Depending on your power source. You'd want the voltage rating on the caps to be a couple hundred above what your power source gives out.

@user-ol1jx2hd9f 2 жыл бұрын

@@darth_dan8886 Thanks

@darth_dan8886 2 жыл бұрын

@@user-ol1jx2hd9f No worries. I hope I've been clear that by power source I don't mean the batteries, I mean the transformer. So for the 3 kV transformer used in the video, you'd want a cap rated for something like 3200 V.

@makedredd299 2 жыл бұрын

@@darth_dan8886 Thanks for elaborated explanation.

@rudhrrakshpattell2086 2 жыл бұрын

@@darth_dan8886 hey which capacitors did he use serial number plzz

@ClassicPass_ 2 жыл бұрын

8:33 yikes!! DO NOT hook this up to AC Mains as shown in the circuit diagram! Holy heck... well, unless you want some electroBOOM style fireworks 🎆

@PlasmaChannel 2 жыл бұрын

I think that is fairly obvious, as I circled the part in question, and the title is 3 volt Tesla coil 😉 Would be one heck of an electroboom video though.