Hello.
My name is Kaden Daya, and for the past 8 months, I have been building my first fusor. Previous to my fusor, I have built a Tesla Coil, High Power ZVS circut, a TJ Bot (As seen at Toronto Makerfest 2018) , Solid-Fuel Rocket Engine and a few other chemistry projects. For my fusor it's made with a 4 way CF reducing cross (4" x 2.75") it's currently fed by a ZVS driven flyback transformer feeding a 4 stage half-wave CW Generator running at 200 watts. I am planning to upgrade to a 1000w self-wound transformer to feed a Full-Wave CW generator. It's pumped down by a Kozyvacu TA500 advertised to pump down to 2.5 micron. I have left room for a Diffussion/Turbo pump, if I am unable to pump to a low enough vacuum. If I achieve fusion by Nov 13, 2024 I will be the new youngest fusioneer.
Yes I am twelve.
Thank You,
K. D
Hello from Toronto, CA
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Kaden Daya
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Rich Gorski
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Re: Hello from Toronto, CA
Kaden,
Looks like you have a good start on achieving detectable fusion. However you still have quite a ways to go if you want to get there by Nov 13. Don’t push it too hard as that could lead to mistakes and a poorly constructed device. Of course don’t forget the HV danger, the X-ray danger and getting a radiation survey meter. I guess the main items you still lack are the neutron detector and a deuterium supply either by gas tank or PEM cell. At your age I hope you have a mentor nearby, an engineer, teacher or someone versed in the sciences that can help you out with construction, HV and X-ray safety and the physics of the fusion process.
Don’t forget to read the many FAQs you will find here on all aspects of fusor construction and operation.
Good luck with such an immense project and goal.
Rich G.
Looks like you have a good start on achieving detectable fusion. However you still have quite a ways to go if you want to get there by Nov 13. Don’t push it too hard as that could lead to mistakes and a poorly constructed device. Of course don’t forget the HV danger, the X-ray danger and getting a radiation survey meter. I guess the main items you still lack are the neutron detector and a deuterium supply either by gas tank or PEM cell. At your age I hope you have a mentor nearby, an engineer, teacher or someone versed in the sciences that can help you out with construction, HV and X-ray safety and the physics of the fusion process.
Don’t forget to read the many FAQs you will find here on all aspects of fusor construction and operation.
Good luck with such an immense project and goal.
Rich G.