Warp,
I have a few questions for you,
1, what type of diode was that in the video? (specs please)
2, where did the red wire go to - between the xformer and choke?
3, do you think the white wire after the choke made a difference, small inductance with the 3-4 loops?
Also just to verify, connect to a water cell, pulse with a simple circuit, and grab a light. if it lights up I have the right choke.
What was the turns ratio on your x former, input voltage also.
I think you said 75 turns 22awg on the choke for testing the effect.
Do you think the x former core has to be special also?
Thanks for getting me up to speed here.