Like I was mentioning, I’ve had this plan to bring some high voltage into the Lab setup.
First and foremost among those plans was a Jacob’s Ladder.
I have been researching on how and where to buy or acquire the parts, and plans, and having little in the way of luck. Now, sure, there were “free plans” out there. They all left something to be desired…
And, other places wanted upwards of $20 just for the plans.
As mom will attest, I’ve had a long and glorious history of really screwing up with electricity. Including knocking out the power to our house at 4 years old, and being close enough to lightning on several occasions to see the plasma linger in the air as the bolt dissipated, feeling the heat, and once being knocked back (a metal door I was next to, I was inside, was hit)
So, I was not about to go about my typical muddle through it exercise with this one.
Finally, I stumbled upon FSP Limited.
Not only did they have NEW transformers for a reasonable price, but plans specifically for THAT transformer, and a kit to build a science kit for Kyle that included a couple experiments other than the Jacob’s ladder.
For us, it was a no-brainer.
Parts arrived promptly, and the instructions were clear and concise.
So, Kyle demonstrated his project to his scout troop last night, wowing everyone there, including the adults. (They’re working on the engineering badge) We’ve even agreed to take the entire lab setup over in a couple weeks to show them all the engineering they’ve been working on. Pulleys, switches, circuits, and catapults. Bob and the Lab bring it all together, so I get a test run, and the kids will get to have some fun.
Now, the thing is mine to adjust just a tad for a more Halloween-centric purpose.
If you’ve EVER wanted a Jacob’s ladder, or just want a project for your kid’s science fair, or similar, you really can’t go wrong with FSP Limited’s Kit.
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NOW, I’m thinking I might actually have use for their jet kit as well…but more on that later.
Anyhow, obviously, the Jacob’s ladder will be added to the lab. I want some slightly taller poles for it, and I’m going to enclose the ladder to keep any wandering fingers in that setting.
If it weren’t raining now, I’ld also be working on the ‘generator’ I intend to build.
The fan case just screams ‘generator’ to me. We’ll get some video of the intended effect as soon as my wife wakes up and can tell me where she’s hiding the video cam…
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