DMX over RS485 with an Arduino
Having a traveling Tesla coil show means having to understand other stage technologies. One often encountered issue is the effect that our machine’s EMI can have on DMX stage lighting. Before … Read More
Category: Power Supplies
PFC Part 10: Integration test
It was time to put it all together! (This actually happened in March- these are post hoc posts ) Tesla coil driver converted for 24V DC control power. First Odin’s … Read More
PFC Part 9: This case I’m working on
Penn Elcom rack enclosure Trial fitment of components Is this what they mean by a multi-level converter? Trial fitment 2 Bleed and ballast resistors attached to heatsink Trial fitment 3 … Read More
PFC Part 8: EMI filtering
Before I could get on with building the PFC into an enclosure, I had one last design decision to make: What sort of EMI filtering to use. The size and … Read More
PFC Part 7: Auxiliary circuitry
The PFC engine is working, but there are a few other things needed to make it usable. (Operationalise it? Or Heaven forbid, weaponise it? ) The other stuff as built. … Read More
PFC Part 6: High power test
The low power test was a success, so a larger dummy load was obtained- 3x 240V, 3kW water heaters connected in series. They’re even Tesla branded! 8) The PFC was … Read More