Struck Twice: How Musical Group ArcAttack Went From Live Shows to DIY Tesla Coil Kits
When Covid killed their live gigs, musical group ArcAttack pivoted to create their first DIY musical Tesla coil kit. Then the pandemic struck again.
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High Voltage! Put Safety First During Your Tesla Coil Performance
Spark safely with these responsible Tesla coil tips from the pros
DIY Hacks & How To’s: Chainmail
Chainmail can do more than just protect you from sharp objects. It can also protect you from high voltage electricity. Many people who work with Tesla coils use chainmail as a kind of wearable faraday cage. A great example of this is the band ArcAttack. They use solid state Tesla coils to play music. The performers on stage are able to safely get struck by lightning from the Tesla coils because the metal suits redirect the electricity around their bodies. In this project, I am going to give you a basic introduction to the art of making chainmail.
Shooting the ArcAttack Cover
There are lots of great days, working for MAKE, but April 2 was one that’ll stand out in my memory for awhile. I got to skip out on real work and take a field trip out to the new ATX Hackerspace location on Dessau Rd., here in Austin. ArcAttack’s Joe and John DiPrima, Sam McFadden, and Steve Ward were there, with one of their big Tesla coils, along with two of my favorite peeps from MAKE headquarters in California, flown in just for the occasion: Creative Director Jason Babler and Associate Photo Editor Gregory Hayes.
Alt.SXSW: ArcAttack! and More at SXSW Maker Show and Tell
Chris Locke from Heartless Machine If you have already been watching MAKE’s alt.SXSW livestream, stay tuned today until 3:30 CST and you’ll catch MAKE’s official SXSW podcast. We are doing a SXSW Maker Show and Tell, profiling local Austinites and makers here for THE FESTIVAL. (If you have a SXSW badge, the panel is 3:30 […]
Maker Faire Austin 2008 – Music
There was some great music of all kinds this year at Maker Faire in Austin, Texas. Take a look at some of the highlights and make plans to attend the next Maker Faire. To download Maker Faire Austin 2008 – Music MP4 click here or subscribe in iTunes. More Weekend Projects are on the way.
