Math help

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 19, 2004 9:45 pm Post subject: Math help

dose any one know how to build a tesla coil i have to build one for my math final

churchy · Posted: Dec 19, 2004 10:28 pm Post subject:

look it up on the internet.

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 19, 2004 10:58 pm Post subject:

I tried and I can't find any good sites

DJew Jake · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 12:18 am Post subject:

Your building a tesla coil for a math final?

i belive the simple way to do it is have a coli inulated on a rubber stand then have a rubber conveir belt with melt paritions in it, and a - hot power source at the bottom, the conveyer turnrs constantly and rubs the metal poitns agains the coil and then they go down to the bottom and rub the - source and collect electrons after awhile this builds a massive negative charge ont he coil and it will discharge to the nearest source or ground.

cowgirl · Criminal Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 74 City: Redondo Beach

yeah, was that supposed to sounds like that? Or is my mind just in the gutter?

Crissylicous · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 193 City: Wonder Lake

BigRed · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 12:55 pm Post subject:

Junkee · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 1:09 pm Post subject:

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 2:27 pm Post subject:

BigRed none of them have plans on how to build one

Jibsta have you built one

DunDunDun · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 2:31 pm Post subject:

why dont you look in your math textbook??

BigRed · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 2:34 pm Post subject:

sure they don't.

ChumpChange · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 2:52 pm Post subject:

You gotta love Google http://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+build+a+tesla+coil&start=0&start=0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:unofficial

BigRed · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 3:00 pm Post subject:

if you give him the answer he's never going to learn.

cowgirl · Criminal Joined: 10 May 2004 Posts: 74 City: Redondo Beach

Wait, am I really the only one who read into that? Come on, "hot power source", "rubs the source", "discharge to the ground"? Wow, I must really be deprived or something. I don't usually think like that.

Okay, I'm crazy.

BigRed · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 3:55 pm Post subject:

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 6:28 pm Post subject:

BigRed what site did you find that on

Tyler T · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 6:56 pm Post subject:

cowgirl, don't feel too bad, I sort of thought that too.

DJew Jake · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 7:04 pm Post subject:

I have never built one, why woul di want a big thing that shoots electricity.

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 20, 2004 7:58 pm Post subject:

Jibsta I have a 66 in that class and if i build it I get 300 extra credit point

Crissylicous · Outlaw Joined: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 193 City: Wonder Lake

Someone just needs to get laid...

BR_WB · Wakeboarder.com Freak Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 2850

I sense some tension Laughing

BigRed · Posted: Dec 21, 2004 8:13 am Post subject:

JR · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Dec 2003 Posts: 473 City: ATX

Gotta say I agree with BigRed on this one...

I found a schematic in about 30 seconds... Rolling Eyes

Leggester · Posted: Dec 21, 2004 8:24 am Post subject:

Bigred and Hyperash

I have to agree with BR. There are multitudes of plans for a tesla coil on the net.

If you haven't found any, perhaps it's God's way of saying you shouldn't mess around with electricity. An arc of electricity flying between two electrodes is not really something for you to play with.

You are sixteen according to your profile. Do you really think building a Tesla coil is appropriate? They rarely work the first time out and you have to tweak and tune them - actually play and work with electricity.

Perhaps a less ambitious project? 25thousand volts is nothing to mess around with. ( very cheap method using a car's ignition coil )

Much like holding on to the ignition wire of a car.

JR · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Dec 2003 Posts: 473 City: ATX

Leggester -

I would hope that the teacher is just looking for plans and a basic understanding of them for our hero to pull off a passing grade.

If they are actually planning on BUILDING a Tesla Coil, then the Internet is a dangerous place! Shocked

Leggester · Posted: Dec 21, 2004 8:49 am Post subject:

Well, he says "build one for my math final". That's pretty precise. And a bit dangerous.

Leggester · Posted: Dec 21, 2004 8:54 am Post subject:

Something is fishy here from the start. A sophomore/junior MATH class building a Tesla coil? I have a hard time believing this.

Here's some more concerns:

1.0) Electrical Hazards, Fuses and Safety Switches
Tesla coils use high voltages, and the risk of death or injury is significant. The following general guidelines are suggested:

Never adjust tesla coils when the power is turned on.

High voltage capacitors may hold a charge long after power is turned off. Always discharge capacitors before adjusting a primary circuit.

Make sure the metal cases of transformers, motors, control panels and other items associated with tesla coils are properly grounded.

Make sure that you are far enough away from the corona discharge so that it cannot strike you. Do not come in contact with metal objects which might be subject to a strike from the secondary.

The low voltage primary circuit is extremely dangerous! These voltages are especially lethal to humans. Make sure these circuits are well insulated so users cannot come in contact with the A.C. line voltage.

A safety key should be used in the low voltage circuit to prevent unauthorized use.

Use adequate fusing of the primary power and/or circuit breakers to limit the maximum current to your control panel. Do NOT count on your home circuit panel to provide adequate protection!

Never operate a tesla coil in an area where there is standing water, or where a significant shock hazard exists.

Do not operate a tesla coil when pets or small children are present.

Spend some time laying out your circuits. Hot glue, electrical tape and exposed wiring are quick and easy, but could be lethal.

Dave W · Posted: Dec 21, 2004 9:45 am Post subject:

Dave W · Posted: Dec 21, 2004 10:02 am Post subject:

ChumpChange · Posted: Dec 21, 2004 11:05 am Post subject:

It takes only 100mA to stop your heart.

churchy · Posted: Dec 21, 2004 11:29 am Post subject:

actually, I believe it is 10mA..

HyperRash, please take video of you making this, and leave a note instructing whoever finds your body (in the next room) to post the video on this site.

JR · Soul Rider Joined: 14 Dec 2003 Posts: 473 City: ATX

HyperRash · Posted: Dec 21, 2004 12:58 pm Post subject:

Its just a big extra credit project and If i don't pass this year I have boot camp for the whole summer thats the only reason I'm building one

Dave W · Posted: Dec 21, 2004 1:26 pm Post subject:

Buy one. Take it apart and reassemble it in a way that makes it look like you built it. Hand it in for the extra credit.

BigRed · Posted: Dec 21, 2004 1:37 pm Post subject: