[TCML] using larger secondary wire for the base
Henry Hallam
hallam at MIT.EDU
Thu Apr 3 18:30:22 MST 2008
I usually do exactly as you suggest, both for the top and bottom of the
coil, and haven't had any problems.
Henry
Scott Bogard wrote:
> Hey all,
> Quick question, I was trying to figure out a better way to attach
> my secondary to my ground and I thought of an idea. Basically there is
> a danger of snapping off the secondary wire if I solder a heavier cable
> directly to the thin 22 AWG wire, unless I wrap a few turns of the
> heavier wire around the base and secure it so that I can solder them
> together and have no fear of the joint breaking in case something gets
> jiggled. Is this a bad idea, I don't really see how, but I've never
> heard of anyone actually doing this. Assuming I use two turns or so the
> inductance change should be negligible. Thanks.
>
> Scott Bogard.
>
>
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