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secureanon Sun Dec 1 10:45:58 2013 No.561148 [Reply] [Original]

So, /diy/kes, I want to build one of two things: Either a Farnsworth Fusor capable of entering "star mode", or some sort of Soniluminescence lamp capable of producing light visible to the naked eye.

See, when my wife and I were still a new couple, I used my super nerd powers (the Internet) to discover that a very bright Iridium flare was going to be visible from our apartment's parking lot about ten minute after she got home from work. So, I told her that I had stolen a star for her, and that after she had seen it, it would vanish because it was HER star, and no just anyone could see it. So, I took her outside, showed her where to look, and right on cue, there was the Iridium flare. Then, after a few moments, it vanished. She was pretty confused, but we had a lot of sex that night, so I think the romance worked.

So now, I'd like to give her a "star in a jar". There's no way I'd be able to finish it by Christmas, but I'd like to make her one, and then give it to her for some special occasion.

Does anyone have any experience making either one of these? I've very little machinist experience, and don't have access to my own workshop, BUT, I'm a very fast learner, and I'm pretty good with complex things, so I'll be able to pull at least one of these off without accidentally killing or harming anyone/anything.

So, any tips, /diy/?
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>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 10:47:28 2013 No.561150 >>561148 >but we had a lot of sex that night You like sex, don't you?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 10:52:27 2013 No.561151 Not that I really know, but I've understood that a simple /diy/ sonoluminescent setup isn't something you give. Every time you want it to work, you'll spend non-negligible amount of time to set it up. Then it works for a while.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 11:03:28 2013 No.561155 >>561150 >You like sex, don't you? Yes'm. >>561151 Hmm... I'm hoping the fusor isn't the same way. Even if I just show it to her working once, I think she'll feel loved.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 11:55:27 2013 No.561171 http://www.ebay.com/bhp/sun-jar You could improvise with frosted glass and an LED like these things.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 12:17:31 2013 No.561178 A fusor is not a damn lava lamp. We are talking high voltage and xray dangers even in the weakest of setups.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 12:36:27 2013 No.561189 >>561178 What is one of those things even for? I mean, what practical use is there for them, other than producing neutrons?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 12:40:27 2013 No.561192 >>561189 Nuclear fusion at home. Isn't that reason enough?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 12:41:28 2013 No.561193 >>561192 Not if it's not going to turn a profit so I can run stuff with it.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 12:50:27 2013 No.561199 File: 27 KB, 640x480, 2007-04-28.24kV.7mA.jpg [View same] [iqdb] [saucenao] [google] >>561193 Most hobbies. Lot of people really believed they could break even with the device. Polywell can't even do that yet...lol

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 12:54:27 2013 No.561202 >>561199 But, how would a hobbyist dispose of the metal components that have been blasted with neutrons? I can't imagine that kind of disposal is cheap.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 12:57:57 2013 No.561205 >>561193 Just like aeromodelism. They can't transport people but working miniature aircraft is still cool.

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secureanon Sun Dec 1 13:00:57 2013 No.561207

Just so everyone is clear, high voltage/current, gamma ray radiation, free neutron radiation, and x-ray radiation will, of course, all be protected against.

>>561171
Neat

>>561178
>A fusor is not a damn lava lamp. We are talking high voltage and xray dangers even in the weakest of setups.
If I had the resources, and thought she might like one, I would create a damned black hole in our backyard. (Carefully, of course.)

>http://www.fusor.net/
I'll be proceeding soon enough.

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Anonymous Sun Dec 1 13:02:57 2013 No.561209

>>561202
I meant to say most hobbies are just big expenses.

But from what I understand even if you do go through the effort of using and fusing deuterium, the neutron flux is really low. Xrays are a much bigger problem. It should be noted, in a fusor, you can make a nice glowing ball with just air, no fusion necessary.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 13:56:27 2013 No.561231 >>561205 Yea, but I can use my r/c plane for aerial surveillance of my lands, finding lost livestock, etc. It has a practical function.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 15:22:27 2013 No.561274 >>561231 99% of them are just for fun.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 15:37:57 2013 No.561280 >>561189 What's the practical use of a Tesla coil?

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 16:14:57 2013 No.561295 >>561280 Wireless power transmission, like it's always been. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEFVRUGWHKM

>>	secureanon Sun Dec 1 17:30:58 2013 No.561335 This would be perfect. Maybe I'll try this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38xVBd60yas

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 18:30:27 2013 No.561364 You basically need a neon sign transformer, ceramic standoffs, vacuum pump, and a vacuum enclosure. Spot welder helps. I think the vacuum pump noise would kill the romance though. Same goes for sonoluminescence, it's damned noisy.

>>	Anonymous Sun Dec 1 19:37:58 2013 No.561390 >>561364 Thanks Anon. I think the biggest hurdle for me will be the vacuum stuff. The noise isn't going to be an issue, but thanks for that heads up!