Solid State Orbo System

[Bruce_TPU]

Yes 5V output voltage, but you should use a transistor after that! The current which mikrocontroller boards can deliver are usually in the mA range and by no way enough to run something which needs power in the Watt-range.

My SSG3 only needs 5 mA at 3.2 volts to run... I am not sure why you are thinking I need "in the Watt range."

Cheers,

Bruce

[synchro1]

@A,

           JLN's operating frequencies range from 200Hz to 3.3Khz. 5KHz would give you plenty of spread for the mere twenty dollars or so in cost. Skipping over this bargain with it's effective range for the much more complex arduino programable circuit and increased cost would complicate your job way too much, when your effective operating ranges are much lower. Remember, the natural oscillating frequency of magnetism is 159 Hz. Look at JLN's top range of 3.3 you'll see it's a multiple of 20. Higher range multiples begin to diminish effectiveness. These inexpensive circuits are perfect for your kind of experimentation.

[wings]

@Bruce,

           JLN's operating frequencies range from 200Hz to 3.3Khz. 5KHz would give you plenty of spread for the mere twenty dollars or so in cost. Skipping over this bargain with it's effective range for the much more complex arduino programable circuit and increased cost would complicate your job way too much, when you're effective operating ranges are much lower. Remember, the natural oscillating frequency of magnetism is 159 Hz. Look at JLN's top range of 3.3 you'll see it's a multiple of 20. Higher range multiples begin to diminish effectiveness. These inexpensive circuits are perfect for your kind of experimentation.

freeware:
Waveform generator
If the frequency are in the low range my suggestion is to download this program and use the audio output from your computer.

with the microphone input you can monitor like an oscilloscope up to 197kHz.

Plus you have:

Spectrum Analyzer
Frequency meter
Volt meter
Filtering
Memo windows
real time DIGITAL/ANALOG conversion
ZRLC-meter with Vector scope


......make a donation

http://www.sillanumsoft.org/prod01.htm

[synchro1]

Here is a picture of Kunel's patent for his flux toroid generator. One can see how simple the concept is; Just a magnet set inside a toroid with pulsed reluctance switches on either side. Very similar in concept to the Ennis and Eberly aperature reluctance winding, with a small drill hole and pulsed reluctance winding between the magnet and body of the toroid.

[Bruce_TPU]

@A,

           JLN's operating frequencies range from 200Hz to 3.3Khz. 5KHz would give you plenty of spread for the mere twenty dollars or so in cost. Skipping over this bargain with it's effective range for the much more complex arduino programable circuit and increased cost would complicate your job way too much, when your effective operating ranges are much lower. Remember, the natural oscillating frequency of magnetism is 159 Hz. Look at JLN's top range of 3.3 you'll see it's a multiple of 20. Higher range multiples begin to diminish effectiveness. These inexpensive circuits are perfect for your kind of experimentation.

Hi Synchro,

I think that I would have to agree with you.  It is certainly not the money, but putting it together...LOL   I have some gifts, but that is not one of them.  But I guess it will be good practice.  I wish they sold them already built.  It is a 40 piece kit, and is what I was hesitant about.   

I am also going to build Alex's circuit.  It is 20 parts or so and I have some excellent tech support! 

I will be ordering everything, Kits and Parts for Alex's circuit, today and tomorrow.  I have been working with Alex on making sure I order the correct parts.

Cheers and thanks for the great feedback!

Bruce