jrz126
Active Member
I'm currently working on building a solid state tesla coil, and I'd like to use a pic to handle the control. However, the emf generated by the coil plays havoc with any digital circuit near by.
The Coil: **broken link removed**
The IGBT, 2500V and 1700A continuous: **broken link removed**
Now I'm hoping to be able to shield the PIC in an aluminum enclosure, but I'm not sure if that will work? Anyone have any suggestions/tips for shielding?
Also, is there a way to detect if the PIC has reset itself? or isnt functioning correctly due to the emf? I need to build in a shutdown circuit for this situation.
BTW, When the coil is operational, I should be able to get 6-7' (yes, feet) sparks off of it.
The Coil: **broken link removed**
The IGBT, 2500V and 1700A continuous: **broken link removed**
Now I'm hoping to be able to shield the PIC in an aluminum enclosure, but I'm not sure if that will work? Anyone have any suggestions/tips for shielding?
Also, is there a way to detect if the PIC has reset itself? or isnt functioning correctly due to the emf? I need to build in a shutdown circuit for this situation.
BTW, When the coil is operational, I should be able to get 6-7' (yes, feet) sparks off of it.