Joule Thief

[engpjk]

@all

A year ago I was experimenting with solar panels and found this photo on one instructable from http://instructables.com
It has the electronics hidden inside that icebox and a lamp shinning over it that made it self runner. I could not replicate it though.

Jesus

Hi,

I know that this post was made a long time ago.  Searching a very large number of instructables pages failed to locate the article mentioned.  I would be very interested in seeing that article, so if anyone still happens to have a copy of the pdf, I would be most grateful to receive a copy (engpjk@gmail.com).

Thanks,

Patrick

[gadgetmall]

@kooler Hey did you get any 1001 boards . have an interesting idea for self powered gen . Need to couple it with Tesla idea in place of the OSC.

[engpjk]

@kooler Hey did you get any 1001 boards . have an interesting idea for self powered gen . Need to couple it with Tesla idea in place of the OSC.

Hi,

If you are thinking of using the circuit shown, then please be aware that the area of the metal plate is very important as it needs to be big (aluminium foils is ok covered with cling-film) and the plate(s) needs to be high up, say 30 feet minimum, and all wire and joints need to be insulated.

Patrick

[gadgetmall]

yes Patrick . This is only for advanced builders that realize that Lightning lives up there too . You need spark gaps etc . for you antennas as the real working height should be  around 80 feet suspended in trees with Hv insulators and grounding gaps from your circuits as they will get hit .you don't need that Plate ,wire will do . It is recommended to put another antenna up higher and ground it directly to give lightning a path to least resistance.

You should read here for the full instructions and precautions needed  before you attach an Aerial. you can see an effect just 8 feet up with a very long grounding rod in wet dirt .     http://www.free-energy-info.co.uk/Chapt7.html


Gadget

[Pirate88179]

Well, i got my 02 board today.  I had asked for both the 01 and 02 but I also got more of those little bat-wing type small things that I have no idea what they are.  I do not see a chip on my board nor anywhere to put one?  I have no idea what to do with this.  I will try to take some photos later and post them.

Bill