Michael

Is there a process or chemical that can be used on steel to prevent it from rusting while allowing it to remain conductive? I'm loozing at putting plates on top of a faraday suit but don't want to put anything on the metal that impedes it's electrical conductivity. Is anyone familiar with a product or process that can be done at home or in a workshop to achieve this?

So I have a brief idea of what it means but could someone try and glean what calling someone a "Knight in unpolished armor" suggests in better language than my idea that: well his armor isn't polished so he as noticeable but can still save the damsel. I'm an engineering major not English major.

I have an RGB LED strip that I'm trying to make portable and run off of batteries. What would be the most efficient and compact way to power the strip? The strip requires 12V and 1A to run at full power.

So I understand how a circuit breaker works. What I am wonder is if there is a way you can make something or if there is a product made to draw enough current to trip the breaker? I'm an aspiring EE major and I'm looking at going into weapons development with the military. So now that you know I'm weapons developer crazy not homicidal maniac crazy, I'm trying to find ways to cut off power to (a) room(s) from within said area without access to the breaker box and without completely destroying all other electronics in the area. I just foresee being able to turn out the lights as a great tactical advantage in a sight dominated world. And lay off on abuse because this is far from the strangest question I've seen on here.

I'm working on high voltage projects and was wondering what would occur if I place the high voltage output of one of my circuits near enough the ground/neutral wire of a wall outlet(standard 110VAC) that it would arc across. I figured better to ask everyone else than try it myself and completely ruin the wiring. I'm assuming it would trip the breaker, would that be a correct assumption? Or would it just go straight to ground without ill effect? If the later happens what could I do to make it so my circuits would trip the breaker? Thanks!

Here's photos of the transformer in question. My dad pulled it put of some electronic he can't remember what and has had it sitting on the garage. Recently I've been working with high voltage and he pulled this out for me to work with just having trouble figuring it out.

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Across the red, white blue there's continuity and a 2 ohm resistance. I'm assuming this is the leads to the primary coil. But why do I have 3.

On what I assume to be the output, the black brown orange and red wires have continuity to each other. Brown orange and red measure 2.3 ohms resistance to each other and any connection to black (black to red/ black to orange/ black to brown) is 3.6 ohms. These 4 do not short to the assumed primary.

The 2 blue, black and 2 yellow are connected and all measure at 5 ohm they do not short to the primary and do not have continuity to the other wires.

I'm trying to find out whether this is a step up or step down transformer an also figure out how to connect the primary properly and which cables to tap into for the different voltages.

Lastly on the output side on the waxed paper there is a stamp "115V"

If additional information is needed I can attempt to get that. Hopefully I can get this thing working for one of my projects!

Here's photos of the transformer in question. My dad pulled it put of some electronic he can't remember what and has had it sitting on the garage. Recently I've been working with high voltage and he pulled this out for me to work with just having trouble figuring it out.

http://postimg.org/image/j2axnyc2b/full/

http://s13.postimg.org/nzoi92e1f/image.jpg

Across the red, white blue there's continuity and a 2 ohm resistance. I'm assuming this is the leads to the primary coil. But why do I have 3.

On what I assume to be the output, the black brown orange and red wires have continuity to each other. Brown orange and red measure 2.3 ohms resistance to each other and any connection to black (black to red/ black to orange/ black to brown) is 3.6 ohms. These 4 do not short to the assumed primary.

The 2 blue, black and 2 yellow are connected and all measure at 5 ohm they do not short to the primary and do not have continuity to the other wires.

I'm trying to find out whether this is a step up or step down transformer an also figure out how to connect the primary properly and which cables to tap into for the different voltages.

Lastly on the output side on the waxed paper there is a stamp "115V"

If additional information is needed I can attempt to get that. Hopefully I can get this thing working for one of my projects!

I have a small vizio tv that is small enough that it wasn't made to be wall mount friendly. Is there an online guide on how to make some type wall mount that will hold the tv on the wall? I figure it would be fairly simple and couple design one myself but I figure if someone else has already made a set of instructions on it I can spend my time doing my other chores.

So I have a Jacobs Ladder that I made and its mounted onto a sheet of plastic. Long story short its a double bladed Jacobs Ladder sword. The base has to be close together to allow adequate space along the top, however it's so close it's the only place the voltage break down occurs.

What is the best material I can place in between that will insulate the metal to force the breakdown higher on the sword? If its something that takes some effort to place then please give me a link with instructions on how to apply it.

I am making a high voltage circuit using a 30 Watt CFL ballast run through a flyback transformer. Well I accidentally wired the ballast backwards and blew out the two transistors on the board, both of which were labeled as 13007. I can't find any one selling this transistor so is there one I can replace it with of equal value?

I drive a 2001 Ford Expedition, last Saturday I was going out to do a service project which required some off road travel. Upon returning the brakes would go to the floor. After we returned we were hearing grinding whenever the brakes were applied, upon inspection the bolts(2) holding the caliper in place of the front left wheel were not in place, no the heads did not brake off the threads were completely clear of derby. Did someone tamper with my brakes and should I be concerned?

So I'm building a self contained Jacob's Ladder in the design of the "Amp" from the game Infamous 2. I am going to be running about 100kV through the ladder and need a way to reduce that back to the 12 volts the battery I will be using is. (So I'm not running 100kV back into a 12 Volt battery.) Am I correct in the assumption that the return voltage will be 100kV or am I still a bit more novice than I'd like to admit?

The main question however is how to take 100kV down to 12?

As a part of the modern art movement people are painting more interesting pictures behind bland hotel paintings... How do I unhook the photo from the clasp, I'm in a hotel and can't figure it out and want to contribute my art. Thanks.

I want to make one similar in design to that of the BBC's show Robin Hood. When finished I want it to be approximately 4.5 feet long. How long does the wood need to be and how can I calculate other lengths in the future.(what formula)

Which mod is fun to play... more the adventure mods than the horror mods.

Like in some movies like Cloverfield or zombie movies they might drop bombs on the city or just a nuke to prevent something be it monster or disease from spreading. Is there like a Alpha Protocol or Operation something or other name that is consistently used?

So I just got my old Sax (Tenor) fixed up and don't play at school and was wondering what some good songs are to learn to play in public. Like some musicians who play on the side walk.

I'm trying to find a shoe with a lot of traction, that is light weight, durable, and won't break the bank so preferably under $100. Most shoes I buy only last 4-6 months. Other than that I normally wear the sole flat. Shock absorbing isn't essential but its nice to have, but minimalist shoes work too.

I'm considering getting a tattoo for the following Latin phrase... but I don't know which one is the proper spelling/grammar. The phrase is either "Si vis pacem, para bellum" or "Sic vis pacem, para bellum". I just don't want my first tattoo to be spelled incorrectly even if people only know what I tell them.

Yes I know there is danger to it but it would be fun just to be able to locate one and maybe scout out the area. Are there any maps or what features should I look for.