tinyTesla Musical Tesla Coil Kit

The tinyTesla DIY Mini Musical Tesla Coil Kit plays MIDI files using the sparks themselves, with discharges up to 4 inches long. That is a much better reason to clear some workbench space than another gadget that just blinks. This is for the electronics hobbyist who wants the build to end with something you can hear as well as watch.

A USB interrupter lets you control the completed coil from a laptop. The small size and low component count make this an approachable entry into Tesla coiling, while the musical side gives experienced DIY tinkerers a reason to be interested, too.

You do have to assemble it, so it makes more sense as a project gift than instant entertainment. For anyone who wants to build a little coil, feed it MIDI, and let electrical sparks take the melody, this fits well.