DIY 40000 volt Van Der Graaff (battery powered)

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The ultimate DIY 3 volt static ball generator! This is a high quality build designed to produce 1" sparks using a rubber band as the powerhouse. You'll never look at rubber bands the same way again. *This will be offered as a Kit eventually on Plasma Channel's website* All stock footage used with legal permissions Links to parts I used: Acrylic tube: https://amzn.to/3CtTF6j Teflon bar: https://amzn.to/2Uk8H9T Nylon Spacers: https://amzn.to/3Cqrwgs 3 volt motor: https://amzn.to/2QkowPA (you can use other motors) 1.5" pipe Brace: (any hardware store) PlexiGlass base: https://amzn.to/2UqUh7S Machine screws: (various, any hardware store) Metal rod: https://amzn.to/30z2RsG Super cool metal sphere: https://amzn.to/2PpgIGB Aluminum Foil Tape: https://amzn.to/2Pr47Tl 1.5" rubber O-ring: (any hardware store) First clip, Van Der Graaff footage courtesy of UNSW Sydney University Hair raising clip courtesy of Youtuber Verik75 Megavolt discharges clip courtesy of David Morell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4WZPjwNYN0&t=3s) Bright Arm discharge footage courtesy of Youtuber Growing Answers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=resYVWndHL4&t=22s) Subscribe to Plasma Channel: www.youtube.com/PlasmaChannel Plasma Channel on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlasmaChannel Check out Steve Hong. He's a new artist in LA that I follow, and his song is at the end. He is going to be huge. https://soundcloud.com/steve-hong-935076237 Background music: Track: NIVIRO - Memes [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/hgXZQfHySDw Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/MemesYO Intro music/ background: Track: Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds. Watch: https://youtu.be/60XUgHQo71Q Free Download / Stream: http://ncs.io/TooFarGoneYO Plasma Channel YT: https://www.youtube.com/PlasmaChannel On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlasmaChannel/?fref=ts Instagram: plasma_channel_official I am also a television actor! Follow me on IMDB My IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm6578948/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 Do not attempt to repeat our demonstrations, without prior knowledge of electrical or fire safety. We do not hold responsibility or liability for damage or injury incurred by copying our results. High voltage is not for those new to electricity Mini DIY 3v Van Der Graaff