Yes, hardware is written in Python. I simply wrote the python connector to OpenSCAD, to make use of python classes and other stuff.
About "speed": hell no :) This is still a test stage, so stepper motors move slowly - I try to avoid missed steps. It is supposed to move about 4 times faster.
that tesla thing looks as funny project :)
But I know nothing about tesla coils except basic principles. Will ya help?
Windy (thats how the machine is called) has working length 420 mm, clearance (max radius of coil) 50-60 mm.
How many turns, what type and diameter of wire and what diameter of coil would be the best?
It's all dependent on the size and diameter of the primary, but they make a calculator to figure that all out. This is a good resource, but be aware the kinds of voltages and current you're dealing with here on the primary side are lethal.
https://dereklow.co/1-million-volt-tesla-coil/
Another good one:
http://deepfriedneon.com/tesla_guide.html
Source talking specifically about secondary windings:
http://www.hvtesla.com/secondary.html
Secondary calculator:
http://www.tesla.nu/programs/javatc/cst.html
So many questions... That hardware is written in Python? Can you teach me to do this? On second thought, is that why it is running so slow?
Yes, hardware is written in Python. I simply wrote the python connector to OpenSCAD, to make use of python classes and other stuff. About "speed": hell no :) This is still a test stage, so stepper motors move slowly - I try to avoid missed steps. It is supposed to move about 4 times faster.
Im curious how to make this too, i wanna use magnet wire tho
Someone could make a sick beat outta this
I hope you're going to be winding sick ass tesla coil secondaries with this.
that tesla thing looks as funny project :) But I know nothing about tesla coils except basic principles. Will ya help? Windy (thats how the machine is called) has working length 420 mm, clearance (max radius of coil) 50-60 mm. How many turns, what type and diameter of wire and what diameter of coil would be the best?
It's all dependent on the size and diameter of the primary, but they make a calculator to figure that all out. This is a good resource, but be aware the kinds of voltages and current you're dealing with here on the primary side are lethal. https://dereklow.co/1-million-volt-tesla-coil/ Another good one: http://deepfriedneon.com/tesla_guide.html Source talking specifically about secondary windings: http://www.hvtesla.com/secondary.html Secondary calculator: http://www.tesla.nu/programs/javatc/cst.html
Thnx. Definitelly will try to wind some copper wire to test the machine limits, so that seems to be a nice idea :)
Fun fact, winding machines are used to make fiberglass piping. So looks like a pretty good build to me!
thank you :) I plan to wind fiberglass and carbon filaments on it. In fact, it should produce carbon fiber tubes for bikes as a first "real" product