INDUCTION LAUNCHER I have all the parts connected and ready, just need to add new SCR/switch et al.

[CLD]

INDUCTION LAUNCHER
I have all the parts connected and ready, just need to add new SCR/switch et al.


The SCR at PIN 1 exploded on the first 2 tries. Tested w multimeter and determined SCR was busted.

I copied the components from this youtube vid:

I need a new SCR and perhaps a different configuration - would love some positive constructive suggestions and feedback.

ATTACHED:
Diagram of how mine is presently set up.
2 versions of the schematics from the youtube vid.

 

[WHONOES]

I suggest you calculate the energy your scr is being asked to cope with.