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Tesla Coil Test Kaizer DRSSTC1 Playing MIDI, Burst and Normal Operation

I tested all my Tesla coil test gear before the Roskilde Festival 2022 job. Setting all up, running MIDI, burst and normal operation. Testing all from grounding scheme, to show controller, to recording equipment. Tesla coil test being used: https://kaizerpowerelectronics.dk/tesla-coils/kaizer-drsstc-i/Show controller for 6 Tesla coils: https://kaizerpowerelectronics.dk/tesla-coils/6-channel-drsstc-show-controller/Safety box and mains supply: https://kaizerpowerelectronics.dk/tesla-coils/tesla-coil-soft-start-safety-box/ Do you want to

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Teardown of a 3kVA APC Smart-UPS X SMX3000

A teardown of a 3kVA rated 19″ 2U form factor UPS for server racks, the APC Smart-UPS X SMX3000, a run down of the controller and power electronics of the system. You can find pictures and circuit description below the video. If you want to see more teardown videos of UPS systems, you have come

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Teardown of a APC SmartUPS VT 40 kVA

A teardown of a huge (2 full size 19″ racks) UPS system, the APC SmartUPS VT 40 kVA, a run down of the controller and power electronics of the system. If you like real big UPS systems, you are in luck! I have also done teardowns of the following systems. Teardown of a Eaton PowerWare

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Fronius IG Plus 2LT-2: 6 kW Solar Inverter Teardown and Analysis

At last a teardown of a 6 kW solar inverter, the Fronius IG Plus 2LT-2. Two phased system split into two inverter boards, based on TO-247 devices in the power electronics section. As always I would like to invite you to join the discussion of this project. And many other exciting DIY electronics projects at

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10 kW Sirio 10000P Solar Inverter Teardown

Teardown of a Sirio 10000P solar inverter designed in Italy and made in Taiwan. A extremely heavy and well built power house. Full of TO-264 sized IGBTs and a giant single PCB layout for the inverters. To watch more teardown videos with articles full of high resolution pictures, check out the complete list of equipment

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50 kW Sedecal SHF-530 X-ray High Voltage Generator Inverter Teardown

This Sedecal SHF-330, with HF meaning High Frequency, was originally a 37.5 kW x-ray high voltage generator. It later received an upgrade, to a Sedecal SHF-530, which is a 50 kW 500mA x-ray high voltage generator. This x-ray generator comes in 3 different versions. Line powered drawing all power directly from mains, 20-50 kW. Capacitor

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8 kW Induction Cooktop Teardown

Teardown of a 8 kW induction cooktop, supplied from 2 single phase mains and neutral. Modular construction with two inverter modules and changeable coils. To get a full explanation on Quasi-Resonant induction heaters, check out my teardown and hacking videos on the IKEA Tillredda induction stoves. Induction Heater Coils The induction stove coils are almost

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How to build a Tesla Coil. Design, Theory and Compromises!

A live broadcast with focus on h ow to build a Tesla Coil, designing Tesla coils, with special focus on the DRSSTC topology. Frequently Asked Questions about the Tesla coil theory and design tools is answered to my best knowledge 🙂 Learn how to build your own Tesla coil and how to make it play

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