I agree, the diagram does show a connection to the Collector, however, following the videos step by step this connection does not exist.
I did set up the connection after studying the diagram and had the same locked position, I changed the the wires around from the fan, got a few glows from the neon during my alternate configurations and finally blew the diode from the collector.
Back to the drawing board for me Im afraid.
Where I get a little lost ( following the videos ) is, after the SSG is set up the next shot is spinning the fan, the battery wiring would be very helpful there as it is the final step and the one that has thrown me.
Apologies if this is simple for everyone else but attempting it as a complete beginner I have fallen into a few holes, just sharing my experiences.
There are no failures only lessons and my first attempt has shown me how it does not work and got me into thinking and understanding it in more depth.
The path to success
I did set up the connection after studying the diagram and had the same locked position, I changed the the wires around from the fan, got a few glows from the neon during my alternate configurations and finally blew the diode from the collector.
Back to the drawing board for me Im afraid.
Where I get a little lost ( following the videos ) is, after the SSG is set up the next shot is spinning the fan, the battery wiring would be very helpful there as it is the final step and the one that has thrown me.
Apologies if this is simple for everyone else but attempting it as a complete beginner I have fallen into a few holes, just sharing my experiences.
There are no failures only lessons and my first attempt has shown me how it does not work and got me into thinking and understanding it in more depth.
The path to success
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