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Introducing the Dyna-Meter: Seeing What Your Plasma Is Really Doing
Stop chasing the glow by feel. The Dyna-Meter is a portable, affordable high-voltage AC measurement kit made for plasma light sculpture—so you can see the output driving your work, dial in your gas fills, and attune your plasma driver with real measurement instead of guesswork. It’s built on Steve Ward’s HV probe designs, made by…
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What is the ‘Weblink Backpack – Wi-fi Controller’ by James Akers?
Percy here. Meet the Weblink Backpack — a device that lets you dim and animate your neon sign right from your phone, designed by James Akers in one simple package. This compact unit connects to a Tech 22 neon transformer (or any transformer with a controller wire accepting 3.3V DC control signals), eliminating the need…
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Notes | Simplified Plasma Filling Process
What I have for you below is a simplified Plasma Filling Process that I use today with notes from my talks with Wayne Strattman, and his book The Art of Plasma: Creating lighted Sculpture with Gas, Glass, and Electricity and, Amy Lemaire, who teaches the Plasma Design course at the Salem Community College Glass Education…
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⚡ Now Introducing: The Research Lab Ribbon Burner
After years of design, testing, and refinement, the Research Lab Ribbon Burner: Blower and Mixer is here! Built for safety, mobility, and ease of use, this all-in-one system solves long-standing challenges with older or DIY setups—perfect for both seasoned benders and newcomers. Featuring a compact venturi mixing system and adaptable design, it’s the next step…
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🆓Materials of High Vacuum Technology, Volume 3: Auxiliary Materials by Werner Espe
“Materials of High Vacuum Technology, Volume 3: Auxiliary Materials” by Werner Espe, published 1966, focuses on a diverse range of auxiliary materials essential for high vacuum applications, detailing their requirements, composition, and practical uses. The book covers luminescent materials (phosphors), elastomers (rubber and rubber-like substances), sealants such as oils, greases, waxes, and cements, as well…
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🏛️ The Research Lab Library
Step inside the Research Lab Library, where the glow of neon and plasma meets the quiet hum of a well-thumbed archive. Here, you’ll find a carefully curated collection of books, articles, videos, and rare documents gathered from across the globe—some freely available online, others unearthed, scanned, or translated through countless hours of research. This library…
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🆓Modern Vacuum Practice, Third Edition
“Modern Vacuum Practice, Third Edition” — serves as an accessible and practical introduction to high vacuum technology, tailored for technicians, engineers, and scientists who use vacuum systems in their work. The book avoids complex mathematics and kinetic theory, focusing instead on real-world applications and hands-on guidance. It covers the principles of vacuum generation, system design, leak…
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🆓Materials of High Vacuum Technology, Volume 2: Silicates by Werner Espe
“Materials of High Vacuum Technology, Volume 2: Silicates” by Werner Espe, published 1966, focuses on silicate materials used in high vacuum applications, covering their manufacture, composition, and properties. The book specifically discusses technical glasses, quartz glass, quartzware, Vycor glass, ceramic materials, mica, and asbestos. It delves into how these materials are made, their chemical makeup,…
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Plasma & Professionalism | Example of Documentation for Plasma Light Sculpture
Whether you’re making your first plasma piece or exhibiting at a gallery or donating to a fundraiser, good documentation is more than just a formality—it’s a mark of care, professionalism, and accessibility. Providing clear instructions helps curators, collectors, and technicians understand how to safely install, display, and maintain your work.
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PD-7K – LumaShell Case (3D Models Only)
Designed with both workshop safety and visual appeal in mind, the PD-7K LumaShell is a downloadable 3D-printable enclosure for your PD-7K plasma transformer. Whether you’re teaching a class, testing in the studio, or showcasing your work, the LumaShell offers a clean and protective housing to elevate your setup.
