New Vector monitor project progress

Here is the latest thinking on the New Vector monitor project.

Generating high voltage will pose no major technical challenge as it is
essentially similar to non-vector systems but needs it's own oscillator and
drive.

The Z (R G & B) inputs require simple signal conditioning with spot killer
and overdrive protection.

The linear Yoke drive will be simple to fabricate from scratch.

Now what you've been waiting for: The Yoke!

I have been thinking about this for years. I don't want to wind my own, but
you have to to get the correct inductance for the Y axis. It is about 100x
too much inductance, and would require a high voltage drive to make it work
without re-winding. Inductance goes as N^2 where N is # of turns. So
divide the coil up into 4, 8 or 10 sections and run them parallel. That
will give me 1/16 , 1/64or 1/100 the inductance, which will be between 1- 6
millihenrys. This will be adequate for use with a moderately higher voltage
drive.

Now, if someone can direct me to where to get complete chassis that are new
for under $200, then we are in luck, otherwise, I will have to go to the
local department store and use a new TV which is less expensive, but no nice
metal chassis. My main concern is that whatever chassis I pick I can get
many of in case everyone wants to buy a kit. (Clay)

Any arguments for 25" -vs- 19"? Don't most vector machines have 19" in the
first place? Tempest does. What did Star Wars have? I want to set up my
Star Wars.

OK, Please comment and complain about how I can't do it.
Received on Thu Oct 14 14:30:06 1999