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Jacob's Ladder Plasma Tube

Jacob's Ladder Plasma Tube

tby tesla_ghost·Today·9 parts·$119.80 est.
RoboticsWearable
20 kV Tesla-style flyback transformerRod spacing converging 5 → 25 mmContinuous arc climbingManual tuning variacSafety interlock cabinet

Summary

A 20 kV Jacob's Ladder that arcs between two converging copper rods, climbs, and then extinguishes. Pure high-voltage physics — no microcontrollers, just magnetics.

Parts

CategoryPartsCost
Electrical7$59.80
Mechanical2$60.00
Total9$119.80

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