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Barry's Coilguns

Coilgun Mark 2

  1. Introduction
  2. Hints and Suggestions
  3. RLC Simulation
  4. RLC Analysis
  5. LC Time Sim
  6. Inductor Sim
  7. Wire Loop
  8. Java
  9. Photographs
  10. Schematic
  11. SCR
  12. Construction
  13. Result: Position
  14. Result: Turns
  15. Result: Length
  16. Result: Iron
  17. Result: Tube
  18. Result: Voltage

Coilgun Schematic

Schematic showing transformer, rectifier, capacitor, SCR and coil.

Parts List

B1 - 9v transistor battery
C1,C2 - 12,000 microfarad electrolytic capacitor, 200 wvdc (working volts d.c.)
D1 - 800v bridge rectifier
L1 - launching coil
P1 - iron projectile
R1 - 470 ohm 1/2 watt, charging resistor
R2 - 11K ohm 1/4 watt, safety bleeder resistor
R3 - 4.7K ohm 1/4 watt, trigger resistor
S1 - 600v 20A SCR, "silicon power cube"
SW1 - momentary action pushbutton switch
T1 - transformer, 110v primary, 18v secondary
 
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