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ES generator - single disc version
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Electrostatic generator - single disc version
Simplified ES generator with added capacitors and flash
light (measured breakdown ~ 6.5 kV). Common 9V battery to power motor and turn the disc. The disc can also be turned by hand and the charge builds up very quickly.
Video: http://youtu.be/yXYd1l08RsY
The video was done a second time because in the first try there
was to much background light for the camera to capture the sparks. It's better now but still missing a lot - listen to the sound.
Designed and built within two days (weekend) and to be seen
as a draft version, this little machine produces a lot of current @ high voltage - always be careful!
More info will follow...
Additional Information - first part:
The blue wires are contacting the disc. Either thin lize wire or carbon fibre (better), the green wires end in close proximity to the disc and do not touch.
Connection:
blue/top/left - connected to aluminium plate
Simplified ES generator with added capacitors and flash
light (measured breakdown ~ 6.5 kV). Common 9V battery to power motor and turn the disc. The disc can also be turned by hand and the charge builds up very quickly.
Video: http://youtu.be/yXYd1l08RsY
The video was done a second time because in the first try there
was to much background light for the camera to capture the sparks. It's better now but still missing a lot - listen to the sound.
Designed and built within two days (weekend) and to be seen
as a draft version, this little machine produces a lot of current @ high voltage - always be careful!
More info will follow...
Additional Information - first part:
The blue wires are contacting the disc. Either thin lize wire or carbon fibre (better), the green wires end in close proximity to the disc and do not touch.
Connection:
blue/top/left - connected to aluminium plate
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