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I soldered additional copper wire to make larger coil. I tested with multi-meter, no break. The vlog you suggested is the wiring scheme I used. Been using CFL bulb to test.

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AH, now we getting somewhere... lol What you mentioned about overheating solder... thats a new one one me. Makes me wonder.

This is what I have been working with.

26 awg magnetic

Radio...

Connections are fine. Im thinking more of impedance matter given coil size, but I don't know how to solve that. Are you electrical eng. Or enthusiast? I need a pro!

Either you were astral projecting or you were about to be "gone missing"

No top load yet, trying to get it working.
Switch is basic two pole.

Bottom wire from 2ndary Coil and one end if resistor to Base
Negative from battery to Emitter
Top lead from Primary Coil to...

Someone Please Help!

I have been watching dozens of videos on creating a mini Tesla Coil. Trying to help/teach 12yr old for up coming science project.

For the life of me I just cant get it...