microBrute DRSSTC Tesla Coil Kit
November 2019, Rev 5
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Copyright © 2011, Eastern Voltage Research, LLC
microBrute DRSSTC Instruction Manual
99. Install C102, 0.15uF, 2000VDC capacitor. To ensure proper electrical stand-
off, install C102 as shown in the figure below.
100. Now the fun part – winding the secondary coil. First, using 5-minute epoxy
(user supplied), attach the two (2) plywood end caps to each end of the secondary
coil. These end caps are provided so you can insert a rod through them, if
desired, to make winding easier as shown in the example winding jig shown
below.
Homemade Secondary Winding Jig
101. Using the figure below, wind the secondary coil using the included 30AWG
spool of wire. First place the spool of wire on a stationary rod so that it can spin
freely. Next, either manually holding the secondary in your hand, or using a
winding jig (shown above - built by user) wind a few extra turns at the base of the
secondary and use masking or electrical tape to hold in place. Begin winding the
secondary at the locations shown in the figure below. Continue winding the
