devedo Posted May 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2011 Yes, the sound just comes from the arc itself affecting the air around it. So far I have yet to find a design that will get a decent amount of volume to it though, so I'm not sure how it will do for tower speakers. I'll let you know how mine comes out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devedo Posted June 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2011 Sorry for the long wait on this guys. I am expecting the last shipment of parts tonight and will begin construction of this thing ASAP. I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devedo Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 OK, so I have gotten the circuit mostly wired up now. I just need to slap it in the box that I have for it and connect up the flyback transformer, power, and music source and we will be ready for some testing. I should have some results tonight or tomorrow so stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devedo Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 And yes, I know it's messy, but it is only a prototype after all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devedo Posted June 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) OK, got the box together, and tested it out at work today. No sound source was connected and the circuit wasn't tuned yet, hence the buzzing. Once I get the pot adjusted correctly, that noise should go away, and then I can test it with the proper amount of power and windings. This will make the ark bigger, and consequently more dangerous (probably won't be holding the wire with my hand then ) Plasma Speaker Test 1 Edited June 23, 2011 by devedo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devedo Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 OK, I have since tuned in the circuit and decreased the windings in the primary coil of the flyback transformer and thus increased the voltage output of the secondary. The arc is nice and quiet and gets pretty large. However, my coil doesn't seem to be capable of handling the extra voltage as it has shorted internally and cannot barely create a decent arc anymore. Next step: build one from scratch. This ought to be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtnbikecrazy55 Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Have fun! Shits crazy! Quote I hate long signatures.... ...what the fuck is wrong wiht you you fucking fuckity fuck fuck head... Mtnbikecrazy55 Feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercharged DCs Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 Looks badass Quote Bassless once again. Can't seem to keep a system for more than a few weeks Saving for a '06 Nissan 350z, look for build around June 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewerman Posted July 5, 2011 Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 I built an ozone generator that looks similar to this, but a lot less complex. I used a neon sign transformer. Some of my employees used one of my spare vehicles to go down to the coast to go fishing, when they came back they spilt the melted ice in my truck. It stunk bad. Tried steam cleaning and everything else. Built the ozone generator and it cleared up the smell within an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devedo Posted July 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2011 I'm guessing the ozone generator was some kind of high speed oscillator for a flyback or it could be another type of HV generator. Either way, it was just a BFA (big fat arc), right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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