Tesla Coil Archives

Struck Twice: How Musical Group ArcAttack Went From Live Shows to DIY Tesla Coil Kits

Joe DiPrima is the founding member of ArcAttack. In the lab, he’s the primary hardware and software developer of the group’s custom show equipment. On the road, he oversees the installation of ArcAttack tech, and plays the guitar and lightning guitar on stage.

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September 7th, 2021December 23rd, 2021

When Covid killed their live gigs, musical group ArcAttack pivoted to create their first DIY musical Tesla coil kit. Then the pandemic struck again.

High Voltage! Put Safety First During Your Tesla Coil Performance

By Caleb Kraft

Caleb Kraft

I get ridiculously excited seeing people make things. I just want to revel in the creativity I see in makers. My favorite thing in the world is sharing a maker's story. find me at CalebKraft.com

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@calebkraft

September 7th, 2021September 1st, 2021

Spark safely with these responsible Tesla coil tips from the pros

400,000-Volt Extreme Thor Cosplay

By Ian Charnas

Ian Charnas

Engineering YouTuber and makerspace founder.

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September 3rd, 2021August 26th, 2021

Maybe it melts, maybe it comes out fine!

The Man Who Makes Lightning on Demand

By Goli Mohammadi

Goli Mohammadi

I'm a word nerd who loves to geek out on how emerging technology affects the lexicon. I was an editor on the first 40 volumes of MAKE, and I love shining light on the incredible makers in our community. In particular, covering art is my passion — after all, art is the first thing most of us ever made. When not fawning over perfect word choices, I can be found on the nearest mountain, looking for untouched powder fields and ideal alpine lakes.

Contact me at snowgoli@gmail.com or via @snowgoli.

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September 22nd, 2017October 2nd, 2017

Electrical engineer Greg Leyh is no stranger to high voltage. He invites it, measures it, and controls it.

Noble Gases Turn into a Light Up Rainbow with a Tesla Coil

By Michelle "Binka" Hlubinka

Michelle "Binka" Hlubinka

Michelle, or Binka, makes . While at Maker Media, she oversaw publications, outreach, and programming for kids, families, and schools. Before joining Maker Media in 2007, she worked at the Exploratorium, in Mitchel Resnick’s Lifelong Kindergarten group at the MIT Media Lab, and as a curriculum designer for various publishers and educational researchers. When she’s not supporting future makers, including her two young sons, Binka does some making of her own, most often as a visual artist.

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June 29th, 2016July 21st, 2016

A Tesla coil is the only thing powering these glass tubes filled with noble gasses, creating a glowing rainbow.