marcopolo09190
New Member
Hi Marco.
That looks like the right configuration, yes. Here it is in schematic form:
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Sorry, I forgot to answer your question. In order to make a musical Tesla coil, you'll really need some sort of solid state control to modulate the input. The output would also have to be directly tuned to the input, which is really only possible with a full solid-state circuit.
Regards,
Matt
EDIT: Oh, and DO NOT connect the secondary ground to the transformer ground. The transformer ground should be connected to mains ground, and the secondary should be earthed. Connect it to a metal stake (1-2 foot, 30cm-60cm) and pound it into the ground.
Ok sweet I'll get round to building a little box for my capacitors and then wire them all up.
Thanks,
Marco