7/22/2025 – I shorted the supercapacitor bank to fully discharge the AEFC system. Following this reset, the previously observed stepped AC pulse pattern ceased entirely. I am now monitoring whether the pulse behavior will re-emerge over time, while tracking the system’s natural recharge dynamics. Prior to discharge, the supercapacitor bank maintained a stable charge of approximately 8 VDC.

7/29/2025 – With no external input, the supercapacitor bank has passively recharged to 4.58 VDC.

8/6/2025 – Voltage recovery continues gradually; the supercapacitor bank now measures 4.71 VDC, while the harvest capacitor sits slightly higher at 4.73 VDC. This persistent voltage differential is being monitored for any correlation with system behavior. One possible cause for the cessation of the AC pulse is that the full discharge disrupted an internal charge distribution or resonance condition within the coil-capacitor network. The ongoing voltage rise indicates ambient energy capture is still active, though potentially operating below the threshold required to trigger the stepped pulse pattern observed previously.

I have not yet completed installation of the new full bridge rectifier, which is being constructed using HSMS-2820-TR1G Schottky diodes. This upgrade is in progress and may influence system response once integrated.

8/13/2025 – Prior to modification, the supercapacitor bank measured 4.78 VDC. A large pancake coil has now been added beneath Coil 3. The outer ring of the pancake coil is electrically connected to Coil 3, while the inner wire is routed to a spool of wire positioned at the center of the pancake coil. This configuration is an experiment to evaluate whether coupling additional inductive elements can enhance voltage induction into Coil 3.

Initial post-modification voltage measurements have not yet been taken. The objective is to monitor any increase in voltage on Coil 3 or the harvest capacitor and to observe whether the stepped AC pulse pattern can be influenced by this additional inductive coupling. Coil 2 remains connected to earth ground, and Coil 1 remains positioned at the center, maintaining the previous coil network configuration.

Further measurements will be conducted periodically to track system response under this new configuration.

— Rhea