Instructables: exploring - technology - electronics - transformer http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 03:36:17 PDT BLOX v1.01 The Scariac (Poor Mans Variable Power Controller) http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Scariac-Poor-Mans-Variable-Power-Controller/
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Thu, 9 May 2013 10:07:24 PDT
Kacher Brovina (Mini Tesla Transformer) http://www.instructables.com/id/Kacher-Brovina-Mini-Tesla-Transformer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/91T4/H51ASJJU/F7B91T4H51ASJJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/91T4/H51ASJJU/F7B91T4H51ASJJU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7B/91T4/H51ASJJU/F7B91T4H51ASJJU.SMALL.gif rkorion This is called "Kacher Brovina" miniature Tesla transformer. The generation frequency to 10 kHz at a voltage at the output of 6-10kV. The scheme represents a primitive blocking oscillator. 12 volt power supply. Sorry I do not speak in English, write a translator :) coil is wound on PVC pipe, wire 0....
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Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:36:40 PDT
Mechanical oscillator http://www.instructables.com/id/Mechanical-oscillator/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FXH/UV8C/H4VQ67I0/FXHUV8CH4VQ67I0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXH/UV8C/H4VQ67I0/FXHUV8CH4VQ67I0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXH/UV8C/H4VQ67I0/FXHUV8CH4VQ67I0.SMALL.jpg rkorion A mechanical oscillator constructed on the basis of patents of Nikola Tesla used for frequency conversion of the current. It is used in the construction of medium and high-power transformers, the Tesla.
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Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:39:42 PDT
Best Way to Strip Magnet Wire http://www.instructables.com/id/Best-Way-to-Strip-Magnet-Wire/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/1VSA/H4AGKJ70/FQW1VSAH4AGKJ70.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/1VSA/H4AGKJ70/FQW1VSAH4AGKJ70.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQW/1VSA/H4AGKJ70/FQW1VSAH4AGKJ70.SMALL.jpg The Lightning Stalker If you're like me, you've been searching for a better way to get the insulation off of magnet wire.  Sure, there is the easy solder magnet wire with the insulation that turns to flux, but for one reason or another, you will eventually end up getting stuck using the good stuff.  Thankfully there is a...
By: The Lightning Stalker

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Sat, 14 Jul 2012 00:33:26 PDT
Flyback transformers - how and why. http://www.instructables.com/id/Flyback-transformers-how-and-why/
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Tue, 22 May 2012 04:19:46 PDT
555 timer based plasma speaker http://www.instructables.com/id/Audio-modulated-flyback-transformer-driver/
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Sun, 23 Oct 2011 06:43:20 PDT
2n3055 flyback transformer driver for beginners http://www.instructables.com/id/2n3055-flyback-transformer-driver-for-beginners/
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By: Alex1M6

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Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:36:21 PDT
Some of my plasma speakers http://www.instructables.com/id/555-timer-based-plasma-speaker/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/PT1I/GYW6GNYR/FT8PT1IGYW6GNYR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/PT1I/GYW6GNYR/FT8PT1IGYW6GNYR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT8/PT1I/GYW6GNYR/FT8PT1IGYW6GNYR.SMALL.jpg Alex1M6 Plasma speaker using a flyback transformer. It uses an SG3525 chip to switch two MOSFET's in a half-bridge fashion. You can make one using a simple 555 timer circuit here http://www.instructables.com/id/Audio-modulated-flyback-transformer-driver/
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Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:57:41 PDT
2n3055 flyback jacobs ladder http://www.instructables.com/id/2n3055-flyback-jacobs-ladder/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/1RVL/GYUQTC7C/FOI1RVLGYUQTC7C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/1RVL/GYUQTC7C/FOI1RVLGYUQTC7C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOI/1RVL/GYUQTC7C/FOI1RVLGYUQTC7C.SMALL.jpg Alex1M6 Some small but interesting 2n3055 transistor driven flyback arcs on a Jacobs ladder. You can do other things with this driver such as destroy some crappy music.
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Tue, 6 Sep 2011 19:23:50 PDT
Strong Electromagnet From An Old Transformer http://www.instructables.com/id/Strong-Electromagnet-From-An-Old-Transformer/
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Sat, 3 Sep 2011 21:57:10 PDT
Homemade high voltage pulse transformer video http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemde-high-voltage-pulse-transformer/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/54IN/GRTHP8QW/FE954INGRTHP8QW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/54IN/GRTHP8QW/FE954INGRTHP8QW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE9/54IN/GRTHP8QW/FE954INGRTHP8QW.SMALL.jpg Alex1M6 I made this by winding lots of 40SWG wire around a PVC pipe and then covering it in electrical tape. I then used some 2.5mm2 house wiring cable as a primary coil and pulsed 1.2kV DC using one of those hand-held bug zappers through a spark gap and a timing capacitor of 0.047uF and the result is a hig...
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Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:21:05 PDT
ZVS flyback transformer video http://www.instructables.com/id/ZVS-flyback-transformer-video/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/LACQ/GROOOPMQ/FZMLACQGROOOPMQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/LACQ/GROOOPMQ/FZMLACQGROOOPMQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/LACQ/GROOOPMQ/FZMLACQGROOOPMQ.SMALL.jpg Alex1M6 My ZVS flyback transformer driver operating on 24V. I am using two 12v sealed lead acid battery's in series for 24V for the power source. What happens if you put salt on the electrodes?
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Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:14:11 PDT
AA Battery Powered "Tesla Coil" http://www.instructables.com/id/AA-Battery-Powered-Tesla-Coil/
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Wed, 6 Jul 2011 09:02:14 PDT
How to make a fryback! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-fryback/
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Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:57:19 PDT
Disassemble A Transformer easily! http://www.instructables.com/id/Disassemble-A-Transformer-easily/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/29GI/GM9QKRK7/F3J29GIGM9QKRK7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/29GI/GM9QKRK7/F3J29GIGM9QKRK7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3J/29GI/GM9QKRK7/F3J29GIGM9QKRK7.SMALL.jpg jensenr30 Use a putty knife to take apart those stubborn transformers and get to the magnet wire inside! You'll need: A putty knife A hammer or wooden mallet. (Anything with a good amount of weight to force the putty knife in between the ferrite sheets.) a transformer to take apart! (quite obv...
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Fri, 8 Apr 2011 17:38:00 PDT
build a tiny pole pig http://www.instructables.com/id/build-a-tiny-pole-pig/
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Wed, 6 Apr 2011 18:59:26 PDT
Simple High Voltage Flyback inverter [without feedback coil] http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Flyback-inverter/
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Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:33:37 PDT
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Sat, 19 Mar 2011 13:26:57 PDT
Taking Apart A Microwave http://www.instructables.com/id/Taking-Apart-A-Microwave/
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Wed, 9 Mar 2011 04:21:02 PST
Guitar Tube Amp From Scratch (Part 1, Transformers) http://www.instructables.com/id/Guitar-Tube-Amp-From-Scratch-Part-1-Transformers/
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Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:37:49 PST
Quick and easy step up transformer driver http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-easy-step-up-transformer-driver/
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Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:41:15 PST
How to find the primary and the secondary coils of a FlyBack transformer http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-find-the-primary-and-the-secondary-coils-of/
How to find the primary and the secondary coils of a FlyBack transformer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/VIXT/GI0TIL7Q/FZMVIXTGI0TIL7Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/VIXT/GI0TIL7Q/FZMVIXTGI0TIL7Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZM/VIXT/GI0TIL7Q/FZMVIXTGI0TIL7Q.SMALL.jpg Jimmy Proton The main problem, in most cases, is that you don't know the pinout diagram of a flyback transformer. So, I shall try to give you a simple method to find the primary coil input pins and also the 0 V output pin of the HV secondary coil. -=I do not take full credit for this=- How to find the 0 V pin...
By: Jimmy Proton

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Thu, 23 Dec 2010 21:54:47 PST
how to get tons of free enameled copper wire http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-get-tons-of-free-enameled-copper-wire/
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By: Jimmy Proton

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Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:58:59 PST
build a mini pole pig http://www.instructables.com/id/build-a-mini-pole-pig/
build a mini pole pig - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/T97I/GH4NN1U4/FRST97IGH4NN1U4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/T97I/GH4NN1U4/FRST97IGH4NN1U4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRS/T97I/GH4NN1U4/FRST97IGH4NN1U4.SMALL.jpg Jimmy Proton I thought it would be cool to make a mini distribution transformer and one day i just happened to have all the supplies to make on so i decided to make an instructable on it. this is not a high voltage transformer, it runs off of the mains to whatever voltage/current the transformer you will be usi...
By: Jimmy Proton

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Tue, 30 Nov 2010 18:42:56 PST
MINI TESLA COIL http://www.instructables.com/id/MINI-TESLA-COIL/
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Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:03:32 PDT
How To Build A Simple But Powerful Flyback Driver http://www.instructables.com/id/ZVS-Driver/
How To Build A Simple But Powerful Flyback Driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/Y5ZJ/G9NGUFUA/F1QY5ZJG9NGUFUA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/Y5ZJ/G9NGUFUA/F1QY5ZJG9NGUFUA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Q/Y5ZJ/G9NGUFUA/F1QY5ZJG9NGUFUA.SMALL.jpg Plasmana Tired of little purple sparks? Want bigger hotter sparks? Then try:  The ZVS Flyback Driver It is probably the most powerful and efficient flyback transformer driver that was fairly recently invented by Vladmiro Mazilli. It uses resonant zero voltage switching (also know as ZVS) to drive the flyba...
By: Plasmana

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Wed, 2 Jun 2010 02:58:10 PDT
ZVS Flyback Driver - Video http://www.instructables.com/id/ZVS-Flyback-Driver-Video/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/WO1C/G9NH8XA5/FXRWO1CG9NH8XA5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/WO1C/G9NH8XA5/FXRWO1CG9NH8XA5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/WO1C/G9NH8XA5/FXRWO1CG9NH8XA5.SMALL.jpg Plasmana It has been a long time since I have posted anything, lol. I have recently got more sealed lead acid batteries so I can now power my ZVS flyback driver up to 36 volts! I will try find some time to make an instructable about making one of those beast, at the moment, I can show the vid of it working....
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Sat, 29 May 2010 15:40:40 PDT
Disassemble an E-block transformer http://www.instructables.com/id/Disassemble-an-E-block-transformer/
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Tue, 9 Jun 2009 13:12:23 PDT
PCB Wall-E for FREE! http://www.instructables.com/id/PCB-Wall-E-for-FREE/
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Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:03:54 PDT
Make an Ultra Simple High Voltage Generator http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Ultra-Simple-High-Voltage-Generator/
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By: Plasmana

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Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:07:58 PDT
Electronic Canary http://www.instructables.com/id/Electronic-Canary/
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By: fatboyslim

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Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:44:57 PDT
Monitor Hack - Security System! http://www.instructables.com/id/Monitor-Hack---Security-System!/
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Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:08:18 PDT
re(updated) Simple flyback driver http://www.instructables.com/id/reupdated-Simple-flyback-driver/
re(updated) Simple flyback driver - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FOK/WAN1/F06CXN1P/FOKWAN1F06CXN1P.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOK/WAN1/F06CXN1P/FOKWAN1F06CXN1P.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FOK/WAN1/F06CXN1P/FOKWAN1F06CXN1P.SMALL.gif Alex McCown Do you want a simple $3 solution to make a 20-30 kv power supply for your electronics? Well here you go: I modified the photos from powerlabs.org so that it would work with a modern dc flyback transformer thats found in most modern tvs. I am not responsible for any damages or harm that result from...
By: Alex McCown

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Fri, 6 Apr 2007 14:47:37 PDT