[sdiy] New synth DIY site ?

[Magnus Danielson]

From: "J. Larry Hendry" <jlarryh at iquest.net>
Subject: Re: [sdiy] New synth DIY site ?
Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 19:32:01 -0500

Larry,

> ----- Original Message -----
> > I'm gonna make a sample and hold with a
> > Leyden jar and a Frankenstein sized knife switch.
> 
> Here is the recommended switch (carrying capacity 3000 amps, voltage rating
> 765,000, interrupting cability ~0.5 amps, and 22 foot long BTW)
> 
> Almost closed:
> http://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/misc/switch2.jpg
> 
> Contact:
> http://www.wiseguysynth.com/larry/misc/switch3.jpg
> Now why does it look so dark out?

Now, what poor neighborhood did you close down in order to take these
photos?

Interesting construction by the way... but I am not all that impressed
with the actual contact surface solution. You could also explain how
that thing is mechanically controlled, since whatever
electric/mechanic/pneumatic control it is, it has to somehow make a
765kV jump.... or somebody likes to get deep-fried at work hours.

> Larry (let'er of the smoke) Hendry

Proof by induction?

Cheers,
Magnus