Tesla coils are one of those builds that capture the interest of almost anybody passing by. For the naïve constructor, they look simple enough, but they can be finicky beasts—beasts that can bite if ...

Low-voltage designs with rails in the single digits get a lot of attention these days, for reasons I don’t need to detail to this audience. Still, there are many situations where rails at hundreds of ...

In today’s world, rising electricity bills are a significant concern for households and businesses alike. Traditional energy sources are not only expensive but also contribute to environmental ...

The role of J.P. Morgan in getting Tesla's Tower built. The fundamental operation of a Tesla coil. Dealing with EMI generated by a Tesla coil. When I lived in Long Island, N.Y., I had a most ...

In 1891, Nikola Tesla built a machine that could fire bolts of electricity through the air. His Tesla Coil became a symbol of wireless power—and raw electrical beauty. Maddow Blog | As the shutdown ...

When the power grid fails during the next wildfire season, you might discover the most expensive backup generator in your driveway has been sitting there all along. That Model Y or Model S parked ...