Free. Kits at cost.
- Length
- 6 weeks.
- Price
- Free; optional “Tesla Bench” kit at cost, EST about $50.
Outcomes.
Separate Tesla fact from myth using primary sources; explain rotating magnetic fields, resonance, the Tesla valve and tuned radio; build four safe, low-voltage demos.
Weeks.
| Week | Topic | Build |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The real record vs. 10 myths (patents, Marconi v. US, PBS) | Myth-check worksheet |
| 2 | Rotating magnetic field and the induction motor | Fan teardown ($0 to $10) |
| 3 | Rotating-field demo / “Egg of Columbus” | 3 coils + ESP32 (EST $15 to $40) |
| 4 | Resonance | Mini solid-state coil kit ($6.99 to $10.79 + 24 V supply) |
| 5 | Radio | Crystal radio (Elenco EDU-3010, $9.97) |
| 6 | Fluids | Tesla valve (EST $5 to $20); test forward vs. reverse flow |
Hands-on build.
Build four safe, low-voltage demos.
Research deliverable.
A measured test (for example Tesla valve flow ratio or crystal-radio reception log) with method and data, published as a Foundation lab note.
Safety.
Never build mains-powered spark-gap coils; keep RF devices away from pacemakers; FCC rules apply to emitters.
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