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LordMorpheus

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Originally posted by: Ulfhednar
Tesla coil.

I've never seen a coil that looked remotely like that - are you being serious or just naming random electronic devices that you've heard of?
 

maximus maximus

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Originally posted by: Number1
It is an adjustable capacitor. Probably from an old radio

I agree...

Edit I think it is called as a variable capacitor. It is used to tune to various radio stations. One end of it is attached to the frequency adjustment knob on your radio.
 

sao123

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May 27, 2002
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Its a blade from an 80's style electric razor.
No dont ask me how it works.
 

Ulfhednar

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Originally posted by: LordMorpheus
Originally posted by: Ulfhednar
Tesla coil.
I've never seen a coil that looked remotely like that - are you being serious or just naming random electronic devices that you've heard of?
I'll assume that you think it looks just like R2-D2's penis then.
 

CaptnKirk

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Spok says someone opened up the Warp Drive and snorted the Dilithium Crystals.
Look and see what's inside ot that one.