A simple hand driven van de Graaff generator for producing very high electric potentials at low currents. The apparatus consist of a wooden base, insulated Perspex stand, rubber belt, removable metal dome (135 mm dia), a driving wheel and driving belt. The discharge sphere (50 mm dia) is mounted on a pivoted arm, with handle for adjustment. The length of…
Traditional Electrostatic generator consists of two 250mm diam. Discs with radial aluminum segments driven in opposite directions by hand wheel and belt, with two Leyden jars, on wooden base.