Greetings,
I would like to build an electrostatic generator similar to that of a Van de Graff generator with a few modifications. First, I don't want it to be generated by a physical means like cloth rubbing against plastic. Instead I want to produce it electrically. What would be your recommendation on how to accomplish this? I suppose I could step the AC from a USA outlet for a transformer. I'd like to vary the voltage potential and have a low current output. You'll find something like it in the attachement. This project is more or less just used to "show" electrical lightning bolts.
Suggestions are encouraged!
I would like to build an electrostatic generator similar to that of a Van de Graff generator with a few modifications. First, I don't want it to be generated by a physical means like cloth rubbing against plastic. Instead I want to produce it electrically. What would be your recommendation on how to accomplish this? I suppose I could step the AC from a USA outlet for a transformer. I'd like to vary the voltage potential and have a low current output. You'll find something like it in the attachement. This project is more or less just used to "show" electrical lightning bolts.
Suggestions are encouraged!
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