Cheap Musical Tesla Coil Put Through Its Paces
mircemk embarked on a journey into the world of musical Tesla coils, acquiring one of these devices and exploring its capabilities. Powered by a solid-state design with SMD MOSFETs, the coil generates high-voltage, high-frequency output that creates the mesmerizing sparks characteristic of Tesla coils.
The pancake coil, a crucial component, is ingeniously made using a trace on the PCB, eliminating the need for laborious winding operations. With this setup, the coil can be used to produce sparks or modulated musically. mircemk demonstrates its musical potential by driving it with square wave audio, achieving decent sound quality, and even playing recognizable tunes like the Super Mario theme.
For those interested in replicating the experiment, mircemk provides guidance on driving the device with an Arduino set up for square wave audio output. Through this project, he not only explores the capabilities of the musical Tesla coil but also shares valuable insights and resources for enthusiasts looking to delve into this fascinating realm of high-voltage hobby electronics.
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