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Re: Solid State Control of Neon Lights....
~ The Stamp is a great!! product. What makes it particularly appealing is the
~ fact that it can be refreshed or reprogrammed via software (even modem if
~ necessary). There is also a company called Edwards which creates expansion
~ circuits for the stamp.
~
~ The memory limitation of the stamp provides a fun challenge for those who
~ like to write tight code.
~
~ Anyone have an interest in creating a circuit diagram repository over at
~ www.neonshop.com?
~
~
~ Kenny
Its great to see others with electronics knowledge here! Sounds
like a great idea. I'll put circuits there.
This brings up a question I have. Has anyone "played" with neon
tubing being driven by a tesla coil device? I have hooked up
tesla coils to flourescent lighting as demos - does neon act
the same way. Since this is high-frequency transformer, other
unusual effects may also occur.
One can make a simple tesla coil out of a TV flyback transformer,
two resistors, two 2N3055 transistors, and 12 VDC. You
simply wrap a few turns of enamelled wire around the leg
of the flyback, another wire set for feedback windings,
and energize. Parts costs is around $15.00, and may be a
cheap low-cost transformer approach, especially nice if one
want to do elaborate switching arrangments - just switch
on a bunch of flyback transformers.
- Bruce
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