The world of video games is full of high-tech gadgetry that makers like myself could only ever hope to create. From protective spacesuits to laser-powered weapons and gravity-defying jetpacks, video games seem to be the breeding ground for new and innovative ideas. But what happens when you try to turn a fictitious idea into a working prototype? You get a twin Tesla coil defense turret that can shoot two- to three-foot lightning bolts. In a recent video, YouTuber the Hacksmith demonstrates how to construct a Tesla coil turret.
Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector.