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by Jake Gray
Mon Dec 18, 2017 4:57 pm
Forum: Run Data -- just the facts please.
Topic: Runnin with AC drive, re-circulation seen, likely
Replies: 7
Views: 12277

Re: Runnin with AC drive, re-circulation seen, likely

A few thoughts. Please excuse my limited understanding. I tend to know just enough to be dangerous.

What are you using to drive the H-bridge? I assume you're going to push the Transformer a little out of it's range to get some more of the parameter sweep before going to the tube beast.

I guess ...
by Jake Gray
Tue Aug 15, 2017 2:04 pm
Forum: Run Data -- just the facts please.
Topic: New ion source interesting effects, baseline data
Replies: 8
Views: 14349

Re: New ion source interesting effects, baseline data

I don't think you have to post more, but some of us get a bit worried when we don't see anything for a couple weeks. I check in most days, and am now used to the occasional week between posts. I think everyone is quite happy for you to spend your time however you see fit, and I imagine that isn't ...
by Jake Gray
Tue Nov 10, 2015 1:26 pm
Forum: The water cooler -- disscusions about anything
Topic: Why I've been so quiet of late...
Replies: 16
Views: 44948

Re: Why I've been so quiet of late...

Well I'm ready to form a company to build plants, or retrofit coal plants, whatever works best. When we are building 600 to 1000 MW plants, chump change for the plant can be pretty good for the individuals who started the project, with the added benefit of ridding the world of coal. Happy to help ...
by Jake Gray
Wed Sep 23, 2015 5:58 pm
Forum: The water cooler -- disscusions about anything
Topic: Why I've been so quiet of late...
Replies: 16
Views: 44948

Re: Why I've been so quiet of late...

Looking forward to reading about it. I'm surprised that wireless is going to work for you. I would have thought noise off the fusor or power supply would have made wifi a dicey situation, but I suppose at 2.4 Ghz wifi isn't in the same range as the fusor noise.

I used to make control systems in ...
by Jake Gray
Wed Sep 23, 2015 1:08 pm
Forum: The water cooler -- disscusions about anything
Topic: Why I've been so quiet of late...
Replies: 16
Views: 44948

Re: Why I've been so quiet of late...

Funny, I was just thinking of writing an "Are you still alive?" post. Thanks for letting us know you haven't blown yourself up. Yet.
by Jake Gray
Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: Machining and Fabrication
Topic: 3D printing in Tungsten
Replies: 7
Views: 18880

Re: 3D printing in Tungsten

I think they primarily make x-ray imaging components for Philips, and I suspect they kind of charge what they like as it will still be cheaper/better than the alternative. If they are independent they might be interested in helping just for the challenge.
They may also be owned by Philips as the ...
by Jake Gray
Wed Oct 22, 2014 1:32 pm
Forum: Machining and Fabrication
Topic: 3D printing in Tungsten
Replies: 7
Views: 18880

3D printing in Tungsten

http://www.smitroentgen.com/en/capabilities/

I don't think the accuracy or density is what Doug needs for grids, but pretty interesting none the less. 230x230x200 mm max size, 100um minimum feature size. No idea what the surface finish looks like, but hey, its printed and in Tungsten!
by Jake Gray
Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:12 pm
Forum: Nuclear
Topic: Lockheed claims breakthrough on fusion reactor.
Replies: 8
Views: 23208

Re: Lockheed claims breakthrough on fusion reactor.

A lot of big but carefully worded claims, a very flashy video, nice pictures of beautiful vacuum chamber, but no real description of the supposed reactor, no results, no description of the theory of why this thing will work. Also the chief investigator sounds more like a car salesman than a ...
by Jake Gray
Wed Sep 24, 2014 1:04 pm
Forum: Machining and Fabrication
Topic: An indexer for drilling fusor grid holes
Replies: 11
Views: 25478

Re: An indexer for drilling fusor grid holes

I think that is really slick. Should be as good or better than a good dividing head. I like spider for centering your grid pieces as well. Are you using any tricks to start the holes?