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I don't quite follow you about the 20min sample interval and changing the filter every 12hr---but I'm guessing that you mean a sequential sampler, i.e., take a sample then rotate to the next sample filter/bottle. The commercial samplers I've seen have either a rotating arm with a slip joint that rot...

I guess I didn't really have any specific questions about the meters. Just wondering if there were any strong opinions about them. For right now I just want to monitor battery charging and discharging. I've made a NIMH battery charger but I dont think its terminating at the correct time - I've been ...

I'm want to buy a multimeter that I can interface with my pc, primarily for data logging.
Does anyone have and experience with these or any advice?<p>CSI345 $39.95 http://www.circuitspecialists.com/prod.itml/icOid/4003
or
Radio Shack #22-812 $49.99
Thanks
Scott

I'm wanting to do exatcly the same thing.
Check this link: http://home.c2i.net/proxxon/btest.html
I think you could modify this setup.
I havent built it yet. I'm waiting on the chip.
Scott

I made the "El Cheapo" by Myke Predko. It works fine for me.
http://www.myke.com/ and got to the El Cheapo page.
Scott

I made the "El Cheapo" by Myke Predko. It works fine for me.
http://www.myke.com/ and got to the El Cheapo page.
Scott

Yeah, it was worth it. I'm a relatively inexperienced hobbiest, but it was quick and within my abilities. Its a neat project, but it isn't super spectacular. The sparks are only 1/4", but I still got oooo's and ahhhh's. It kind of makes you want to build something bigger - got me interested eno...

I got my ladder to work. I put the timer and the coil on separate power supplies with a common ground. I also put a capacitor across the timer's positve power and ground, but I think the separate power supplies is what really did the trick. If you can't get the pcb, wire it point to point on a proto...

Well, I can answer my own question. I put the timer and coil on separate power supplies, put a cap across the timer's power and ground and put a varistor across the MOSFET. It works. I was down to my last timer, so I tried everything. I'm getting a good spark that jumps about 1/4in, but it will only...

I didn't realize this topic was about the Jacob's Ladder. I posted this same question in the "Jacob's ladder pcb" topic. I've made the circuit on a proto board, but I can't get it to work for more than a few seconds. I get a solid spark and it travels. After about 5 to 10 seconds the 556 o...

I've made the circuit using a radio shack proto board, but I can't get it to work for more than a few seconds. After that the 556 and the MOSFET are dieing. I'm wondering if there are some high voltage surges taking them out? I've seen similar circuits that use a capacitor between the positve supply...