Re: [TCML] Triggered rotary spark gap

[bartb <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

That is a neat trigger gap approach! Interesting how the rotary trigger 
circuit was used. We do basically the same today expect usually solid 
state for the trigger. This gap might actually be fun to build for a 
Tesla coil. It's amazing to me how often we end up re-inventing the 
wheel. But actually, this might be even better than some of the SS 
trigger gaps such as the Jon Tebb's circuit or similar. With access to 
better electrode material that what was available in the early 1900's, 
we could probably eliminate the need for the high current disc(s) and 
spin off something else while keeping the rotary trigger approach.

Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

Bart

Quarkster wrote:
>   Details of the original Marconi triggered RSG can be found at:
>   http://hjem.get2net.dk/helthansen/marconi_tx.htm
>    
>   Scroll down to "Caernarvon 200kW timed discharger", and see Fig 9.
>    
>   Regards,
>   Herr Zapp
>
>   
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