Black Powder
Introduction Originally published: 2006 Black powder or Gunpowder is an explosive pyrotechnic composition comprising of charcoal (C), sulphur (S) and potassium nitrate (KNO3, also known as saltpetre). Black powder is… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Ball Mill
Introduction Originally published: 2006 This project will show you how I built a ball mill for the process of making finely ground powders. They are often used for the production… Read more »
30kV Flyback PSU
Introduction Originally published: 2003 This high voltage PSU utilises a high voltage flyback transformer (also known as a Line Output Transformer – LOPT) salvaged from an old black and white… Read more »