I made two of these based on this video and it seems like they die if you use them for more than a few minutes. I'm pretty sure it is because these are not meant to flow so much current through them if you frequently short the ground and +V together. I think for a long term product you need a high voltage generator that can handle a little more current.
Are you trying to run it on a 9v? That's the only thing that caused the circuit to burn out in my own testing. Using the button cell batteries I had no issues.
No, I used three 1.5 V button cell batteries as in the video. However, I was having a good amount of fun making some good sparks, and on both of them after a few minutes of producing good sparks they both gave out. Also, it seems like you can't use the earth as your ground to get any decent sparks (you need to use the negative terminal). How about you? I think that is why a lot of people can't get it to work in the comments.
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Hey everyone! I hope you enjoy this quick and easy project. I still read all of your comments, though TH-cam has made it a little more difficult for me to reply to as many as I would like. I'll do my best. If you ask questions please be sure that your G+ privacy settings allow replies.
Is this as powerful as the previous builds? Before they were running off of 9 volts and this is halfed to 4.5 I would assume that it's not as strong or at least takes longer to build a soild charge.
+origindirewolf Yes, slightly. But it's not very safe because an ionizer can charge up a fluorescent light bulb like a capacitor, and the bulb can give a heavy shock when you touch the metal ends.
The first part of that board is actually taking the 5VDC supply and creating DC pulses through the use of the surface mounted transistor. The DC pulses are then sent into the PC mounted transformer where the voltage is boosted way up. Once boosted up, the smd diodes and capacitors(voltage multiplier circuit)further boosts the voltage to a high level, but low current output, which is DC. There is also a SMD resistor at the HV output to further limit current output.
Is there a way though to create a negatively charged pad? From what appears, this can only produce a positive charge. Would reverting the polarity cause the adverse effect?
sorry to jump in 4 years late with a question, but any idea how to calculate the output voltage? I want to build a static grass applicator using refurbished and reused parts and Im looking for around 6 KV output
@@4B68726F6E6F73 i guess I dont understand your reply. My question was about the output voltage of device. I already have an applicator that I made, I dont need a device or a way to apply.
Good find! I took a different one apart and it had a UV glow tube, no DC high volts. Only ionizes oxygen, not people. So be sure and get the exact same device as in the video.
Don't ever stop trying to improve this dude. I love all your videos but these are my favorites. I built the first one you showed us and it worked like a dream but I didn't want to pay for the DC ion generator from the second built so I had to pass. This is like a dream come true for me! Thanks for all the work you put into your videos bud. They rock.
+MyBeardItches Out of all the generators I've made the DC one is the strongest. The one in this video is a little less powerful than the original AC version, so unfortunately if you're looking for more than what you made earlier this probably isn't for you. This version has the advantage in price.
Heyo! Remember me from a couple weeks ago? Probably not but it's one of the first dozen comments. Anyway, turns out I didn't fry my board. I just couldn't directly connect batteries to the board. I reattached the usb to the board and tested it and it still worked! YAY! So I ordered about 7 AAx3 packs with on/off switches for about 3 bucks, soldered one to the board in place of the usb head, fixed the wire connections and now I go around shocking everyone I touch XD Doesn't work while walking on hard wood floors or carpets. I find the latter to be ironic considering one would slide their socks on a carpet to build a natural static charge xD. Anyway, thanks for this video and for actually replying to your comments! Keep up the good work. Here's to you from a relatively old subscriber!
Your description of the electronics is correct. If you are interested in learning more about the voltage multiplier circuit they used Dave has a great video: th-cam.com/video/ep3D_LC2UzU/w-d-xo.html
+casaverdero They just did within the last month I believe only they are doing videos as regularly as they once did. Yep, I am a subscriber of his for a few years now.
Actually, in the one you used, it's creating a negative static charge. The hint here is that the diodes are "pointing" away from the output connection ... See the component marked "D7" on the PC board? The stripe on one end - the cathode - is connected to the rest of the voltage multiplier chain (the lower voltage stages). The anode is connected to another capacitor (C6) and the output wire (through a 9K ohm resistor R24 - it might also be 20M ohms, but that seems excessively high for that small of a resistor, physically speaking).
I would like to implement this into a static duster to make my housekeeping job even easier. Anything to consider while attempting to creating a super dust magnet?
I built this, but it doesn't produce the sandstorm in your video (3:09). I didn't think you can produce that kind of static storm from only 3 small disc batteries. Were you reusing video from your previous (more stronger) static generator? If so, that would be misleading.
Thank you for your video* I also have a question, (few years after video was posted) would there be an easier way to ground the charge, other than "Velcroing" a piece of metal to your shoe?
I just got myself one of these USB ionizers off ebay. It came in the mail today, so I am going to try and build myself one of these for a future video!
I did exactly as explained and the device is working ... but does not generate enough static through my body when I touch something . Should I use thicker wires ? Or should I use 4 batteries of 1.5V ?
You can try standing on a more conductive surface. Otherwise you may do better with one of my previous versions if this one is not powerful enough for you.
Then you have built a tolerance, build on out of a Fresh Breeze Ionizer, mostly just a high speed switch hook to 1 12V in 500V out transformer.. Little bit more to have to conceal but you keeping you dancing all nigh. Need help, hit yup elecronicBOOM
Hey! Been a fan of your channel for years! May I ask a question? If I made 2 of these and had them running at the same time would they then produce the same amount of energy as if they were connected to a 9v? Thsnk you :)
Hey, I know this is an old video and my question may have already been asked in the past, but my shocker is not working. Well- that is it should be working- but isn't. I've got it all hooked up and when I contact the ground with myself and the other ground with the ground I get no charge (Tested with sand, small electronics, and a voltmeter.) BUT When I contact both grounds to myself the status light dims, which means I'm completing the circuit, this is further proven by the fact that when it is in contact with other people and materials the light stays the same. This by itself is impressive considering how un-conductive skin is (Not humid, very little sweat, if any.) SO I opened it up and found no problems (Solder bridges, damaged parts, etc..) Even going as far as to test each individual piece and part with the voltmeter- But with the same result: It works- but it does not show. After several varied tests in different environments, going as far as wetting down the diodes with salt water and conducting static electricity with balloons, I still have found no better result. I currently am using 3, 4.5v 377 type button cell batteries, my contacts are thin aluminum, and the total wire length is 9 inches. I had received several large shocks while building this, but the no longer happens with the finished product. I apologize for the long ass comment, but I wanted as much detail as possible.
It could be fried. These use some pretty cheap and fragile components, I've burned out a few. This is the least expensive of my static generator projects but also the most fragile.
Thank you for your speedy response, that's what I originally assumed, but If that's the case, that still doesn't explain why I'm getting a positive charge from the grounds. Though it may just be that the shock I received while building this was the burnout... Either way thanks.
I recently bought a anti-static gun that neutralises static buildup from vinyls. The trigger is metal and contacts my body. I believe that's the negative terminal. The positive just points forward through an insulator so it fires positive charges at the vinyl before cleaning them. The gun is called Milty Zerostat Anti Static Gun. Can this device do the same thing? I.e. If I hold the negative wire and point the positive output at the vinyl? Thanks.
I've got a question regarding the FULL BRIDGE RECTIFIER!!. These are SMD components, and we're talking about pretty high voltage. Why is there no arcing? And what do these capacitors do?
An "on/off" switch would double the price? My knowledge on the subject is for sure outdated.. But about 6-7 years ago back in HS, me and my buddy modded Xbox controllers etc. we had leds all over inside the buttons etc. and to turn them on or off, we used switches. The most simple kind that slide on or off. The whole pack of like 10 of these cost me like $10 on eBay at the time...
You could do that just by creating a short circuit although computers these days have tons of protection against that so you won't be able to kill your friends 3000$ computer but you can still fuck up a tablet or a phone.
+PardonMeIFarted tons of protections and cut off, even against ESD, shorts, overloads etc, eventually you can damage the port and the tranceiver but doubt you would be able to damage the computer completely.
+PardonMeIFarted Most likely you can use exactly this device for that. Leave the USB plug on and just connect the high voltage output wire back to the data pins of the USB plug.
Serious question: I found this video by looking for a way to create a static charge on small lead items that I powder coat. I do not use a typical powder coat spray method, but rather just shake these small lead items in a container with a bit of powder coat paint. (dry). I live in Wisconsin and it is very humid in the summer and very dry in the winter. The difference between how the powder "sticks" to the intended paint items is amazing. In the summer when there is literally no static electricity available in the air ...NO BUENO. Can't get the powder to stick. But in the Winter...I tried once in my unheated garage when it was -20 Fahrenheit. BINGO. It stuck like magic. Nice thick coat which I could then bake in my little toaster oven. After watching this video, I intend to try using this to somehow create the voltage difference between the powder and the lead items ...I haven't figured out how to do that. Any suggestions?
Check the video description of links to my other static generators. You probably want to use one of my stronger ones for a project like you describe. Just attach the output wire to your material and the ground wire either to the ground or to your powder source and you're in business. HOWEVER, there is extreme likelihood of a spark that could cause ignition of any solvents. I don't know if the process of powder coating involves solvents but if so you'll have to be sure to do this in a way where ignition would not be catastrophic. A less dangerous source of static charge might be a toy van de graaff generator wand which generates much higher voltages but not enough amperage to usually generate sparks capable of ignition. Still take caution with such a device, but the risk is lower.
Hi ! Thank you for your amazing videos ! I'm actually trying to duplicate your usb ionizer project but it doesn't work... I power the usb ionizer with a 5 volts batterie. Howewer, when I approach the ground wire to the output wire nothing is happening. I measured with my voltmeter and there is only 2-8 volts between both. Could you help me to overcome those difficulties ? Sorry for my english I come from France ;) Thank you and hopefully see you soon !
I made this as a project on my channel I did some things different like hook it up to a usb power bank with a switch on it and use "E" pieces from a old transformer for contacts. But over all awesome video i'm definitely gonna try to use better components for my next one I make although I don't got the gut to actually get my camera near the thing when it's on lol. Also for those wondering don't let the positive and negative touch too long even if it is just to test it mine burned out after like 25 to 30 minutes and my guess is the capacitor was discharged or something from letting the ends touch too long and it won't charge.
Also the shock wasn't bad and I couldn't get sand to move I guess i'm too static absorbent or my floor was not wet enough if I had to guess the kv put out by this is maybe the same as a fly swatter but idk.
can someone explain something, if this has the power to levitate sand from 5volts, then is there something about static electricity that makes it very efficient energy wise, I'm sure that if you tried other methods to levitate sand it would use more energy, I've always thought that static electricity could be used to power stuff as a power source, can you reverse the upscaling of electricity it does in that circuit to turn static into 5v, generate power.
Does that only work on quartz sand, or can it work on other types of particles. I know it works on pepper too, but i was wondering if it works on chalk dust, or alumina sand.
I have a question. Can i not attach the black wire to the bottom of my feet, BUT touch the ground instead? That way i wont be always charged, but i'll be able to charge myself when i touch the ground with my hand? Or it wont work at all.
As a magician, these static-electricity-machine of yours provide me great ideas about my performances (I mean, "I can create fire with some oil and my hands"). But is it possible to creat this with an electric raquet (used to fry flies)? I dont know where to get those items you use and I just thought of this idea since you can use an electric raquet to create a tazer that creates "arcs". Will that work or not?
Is it possible to make cloth stick to a certain spot like lets say you want to stick an object to your elbow, how would I do this? What would I need to put on my elbow and what would the object have to be made of to stick to my elbow?
So what would happen if one were to use this static electric hack, while warning a antistatic wrist band? Will the antistatic band stop all static electricity throughout the body, or not?
Sorry if I come over oblivious, but the ground wire touches the ground with a metal plate right? same with the other red wire on the end which would be touching the leg...
Any way to create a static electric charge to your entire person that would repel water rather than attract it? Reversing the ionic static charge? Or something to that effect?
Is there a way to modify this in a way so you can shoot lightning... at least up to a foot? At first, i was thinking ‘’Up the voltage.’’, but then I realized that could be lethal. I don’t have any other ideas, i don’t even know if it’s possible, but I’ve always wanted superpowers, and this is the closest to it. Thanks!
Dear friend, your experiment is really interesting. Could you explane please what is the purpose of the device connecting to the body ? Experiment show that particles of dust and smoke which are flying in the air ( especially positively charged) will be collected on the body. What do you think about using your ion generator as electrostatic precipitator of the air with collecting the dust on metal plates or tubes ? Is it possible to use the device in such way?
Built one, the static electricity seems too weak to lift even a small piece of paper, and the tiny SMD transistor is running hot. Has this to do with the humidity in the room?
What'd happen if you use 6v on it instead? Or if you got 2 (or more) of these and ran them in parallel? Would you generate more of a charge, or would it interfere with eachother?
I saw those ionizers before on ebay but thought they sure were fake, with only a led inside...can't believe there's an actual tiny transformer and voltage multiplier inside, ordered 5 of them right away! I found videos of them cleaning smoke inside a jar, but they seem much less powerful than the mains ionizers, maybe I can add 2-3 more stages to the output multiplier and make a really effective ionizer for cleaning dust or an electrostatic precipitator with a fan. Do you happen to know the maximum voltage the oscillator can handle, you said 9v would fry it? Would it work on 6-7v, that would be 20-30% more voltage on the output.
They are made for a max of around 5.5 volt everything above that breaks them . I would just buy a big air cleaner for around 20 $ it's way more effective and it looks better.
I want to make one for my self but I'm afraid, Is this safe can I try to make it I'm really dumb with electronics I have the same USB ionizer can try it without end up shocking me to death
I made it! yay! Problem though. the shock age it produces is barely a tingle. I'm going to try using either AAA or AA batteries to see if they work in upping the shock a bit.
So this might be a great way to make a cheap static grass applicator for small modeling projects. Do you have to remove the USB or can you just attach a ground wire to the circuit board so you can still plug it into a USB? I don't need to go anywhere with it so it would be nice not to have to waste batteries
You can do what you are looking for with a fly swatter I heard and if I had to think about it I think you can extend the usb but add a ground wire like you said and it would work as far as i'm aware i'm gonna get one and try it that way .
Hey, NightHawkInLight! I'm doing this as a project for an 8th grade final assessment. I understand the majority of the concepts, yet have troubles with why it is necessary to convert the DC to AC, and back to DC. What are some of the specifics of the experiment? What, exactly, transfers the DC into static electricity and how? Thank you.
Hi, I was wondering if any of these circuits can power an LED with its own current? I tried searching TH-cam for a video that features a "Human Circuit", but there isn't such a video that uses an actual current going through a human body to do a significant amount of work, such as power a light bulb or a motor, without any amplification. Seems like if there's enough power to pick up sand or generate a continual spark, it ought to be enough power to light up an LED. If it is possible, then what would also be interesting to consider would be how is that current going through your body without disrupting your own electrical circuits? When electricity travels through a conductor, usually all the atoms participate, or at least that's what happens in a metal. So in your body, could it be that the circuit routes itself around all the other circuits? Or can two or more circuits occupy the same atoms? This might open up new ways of thinking about circuits.
No, you need it, but if you have old shoes, you can tweak them a little bit to fit the white through them and hide the aluminum sheet under, so it's invisible
I made two of these based on this video and it seems like they die if you use them for more than a few minutes. I'm pretty sure it is because these are not meant to flow so much current through them if you frequently short the ground and +V together. I think for a long term product you need a high voltage generator that can handle a little more current.
Are you trying to run it on a 9v? That's the only thing that caused the circuit to burn out in my own testing. Using the button cell batteries I had no issues.
No, I used three 1.5 V button cell batteries as in the video. However, I was having a good amount of fun making some good sparks, and on both of them after a few minutes of producing good sparks they both gave out.
Also, it seems like you can't use the earth as your ground to get any decent sparks (you need to use the negative terminal). How about you? I think that is why a lot of people can't get it to work in the comments.
How would it short? Would the entire thing die or can you just switch out the batterys?
ACTION LAB REAL!?
@@ActionLabShortsNo way this is action lab 7 years ago!!! I was planning to do this and btw love your videos!!!
Nice job sealing the ends with glue so that you don't have any exposed conductors. Most people wouldn't have thought of that.
+Physics Videos by Eugene Khutoryansky You can let it open and it wouldn't even matter. But you don't want to get all the dust, dirt, etc. into it.
Physics Videos by Eugene Khutoryansky - Not that you'll ever read this however I would like to point out that I love all the videos you have selected for your playlists I'm going to binge watch all of them
really??
Great for sure
Hey everyone! I hope you enjoy this quick and easy project. I still read all of your comments, though TH-cam has made it a little more difficult for me to reply to as many as I would like. I'll do my best. If you ask questions please be sure that your G+ privacy settings allow replies.
Is this as powerful as the previous builds? Before they were running off of 9 volts and this is halfed to 4.5
I would assume that it's not as strong or at least takes longer to build a soild charge.
+origindirewolf Yes, slightly. But it's not very safe because an ionizer can charge up a fluorescent light bulb like a capacitor, and the bulb can give a heavy shock when you touch the metal ends.
+xianthewise You're right, it's not as powerful as my old builds, but it's much less expensive.
Nice dude!.
how much to buy one of these off of you?
The first part of that board is actually taking the 5VDC supply and creating DC pulses through the use of the surface mounted transistor. The DC pulses are then sent into the PC mounted transformer where the voltage is boosted way up. Once boosted up, the smd diodes and capacitors(voltage multiplier circuit)further boosts the voltage to a high level, but low current output, which is DC. There is also a SMD resistor at the HV output to further limit current output.
yeah just right.
Is there a way though to create a negatively charged pad? From what appears, this can only produce a positive charge. Would reverting the polarity cause the adverse effect?
sorry to jump in 4 years late with a question, but any idea how to calculate the output voltage? I want to build a static grass applicator using refurbished and reused parts and Im looking for around 6 KV output
@@Witchlord It's a bit low tech, but we just use plastic wash bottles. They are cheap, can be charged easily and they are great to apply the grass.
@@4B68726F6E6F73 i guess I dont understand your reply. My question was about the output voltage of device. I already have an applicator that I made, I dont need a device or a way to apply.
strap this on and touch everything in the apple store
lol
hahahaha then is this apple.
\\Hugh M Janus// lmfao facts sadly
mmm baked apple
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Good find! I took a different one apart and it had a UV glow tube, no DC high volts. Only ionizes oxygen, not people. So be sure and get the exact same device as in the video.
I like how you talk in an easy pace because I have time to think about and absorb the science you just said.
Man I wouldn't be a "youtuber" if it wasn't for you! :) THANK YOU
+Giaco Whatever Hey thank you for the awesome videos. I hope to see your channel take off huge!
@@Nighthawkinlightif you take the device near your hair does it attract the hair?
He's on 500k now lol
Don't ever stop trying to improve this dude. I love all your videos but these are my favorites. I built the first one you showed us and it worked like a dream but I didn't want to pay for the DC ion generator from the second built so I had to pass. This is like a dream come true for me! Thanks for all the work you put into your videos bud. They rock.
+MyBeardItches Out of all the generators I've made the DC one is the strongest. The one in this video is a little less powerful than the original AC version, so unfortunately if you're looking for more than what you made earlier this probably isn't for you. This version has the advantage in price.
can you put two on you at once and do you have to stay standing to so you dont get grounded ? and thanks in advance
You should do more videos on how to make static electricity generators I find them entertaining educational and fun at the same time
"I'd just like it to be a few inches longer." Wouldn't we all?
I just heard that at the same moment i read ur comment. LoL
I believe there's one near me used for harassment on me
A prosecutor made a similar joke to me the other day in court and dropped my case.
Heyo! Remember me from a couple weeks ago? Probably not but it's one of the first dozen comments. Anyway, turns out I didn't fry my board. I just couldn't directly connect batteries to the board. I reattached the usb to the board and tested it and it still worked! YAY! So I ordered about 7 AAx3 packs with on/off switches for about 3 bucks, soldered one to the board in place of the usb head, fixed the wire connections and now I go around shocking everyone I touch XD Doesn't work while walking on hard wood floors or carpets. I find the latter to be ironic considering one would slide their socks on a carpet to build a natural static charge xD. Anyway, thanks for this video and for actually replying to your comments! Keep up the good work.
Here's to you from a relatively old subscriber!
1:26 that's what she said.
How old are you?
+Pineapple Jones That's my joke, dammit Dwight.
5 subscribers No videos 69
+NightHawkInLight Get your ass downstairs, or find a new place to sell paper!
The burns are real (?
Wouldn't it be evil to sell these under the title "antistatic ankle strap" to pc builders? Just fuck up my Titan x fam.
+Isaiah Moorehead you sir are very mean :3
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+Isaiah Moorehead You unsensible person! :D Poor nerds! What would they do after they cooked their PCs! :D
This made my day...
+Isaiah Moorehead I think if you're smart enough to build a custom pc, you can probably figure out that this is not an antistatic ankle strap lol
+Golden Saint It isn't hard lol.... It takes like an hour tops, so....
Your description of the electronics is correct. If you are interested in learning more about the voltage multiplier circuit they used Dave has a great video: th-cam.com/video/ep3D_LC2UzU/w-d-xo.html
why aren't you posting videos anymore?
+Afrotechmods arent these just simple multiplier circuits, i could probably make a higher voltage one at home, though considerably more expensive
+casaverdero They just did within the last month I believe only they are doing videos as regularly as they once did. Yep, I am a subscriber of his for a few years now.
"My electronics knowledge is pretty basic, but here's what happens in detail just by looking at it." :D
Actually, in the one you used, it's creating a negative static charge. The hint here is that the diodes are "pointing" away from the output connection ...
See the component marked "D7" on the PC board? The stripe on one end - the cathode - is connected to the rest of the voltage multiplier chain (the lower voltage stages). The anode is connected to another capacitor (C6) and the output wire (through a 9K ohm resistor R24 - it might also be 20M ohms, but that seems excessively high for that small of a resistor, physically speaking).
0:51 *Negative charge. Look at the diodes. They're connected to produce a negative DC output. That's what ionizers do.
Love your no nonsense approach, and I actually LEARN from your vids. Thanks.
Awesome project, very fun.
Could you add a frequency modulator? I want to turn it into a therapy project.
Thanks
darude - sandstorm generator
It's like the Circle of Life for my sub list...
Big Clive to NightHawk to Giaco ...
Those kids with the hand tazers are gonna pay. 👻👻
Sneaky... the sand trick is so cool!! Love Giaco's channel!
I would like to implement this into a static duster to make my housekeeping job even easier. Anything to consider while attempting to creating a super dust magnet?
That invention is already available. You can get it at Amazon, Walmart or Bestbuy. The invention is known as a "vacuum cleaner"
Cool video, I also liked the shoutout for Giaco who has also one of my favourite channels!!!
Should I build my pc while wearing this?
NumberSixteen BusShelter yes
yes ofc
NumberSixteen BusShelter you have a spider on your face.
Record it and upload you building it too.
I built this, but it doesn't produce the sandstorm in your video (3:09). I didn't think you can produce that kind of static storm from only 3 small disc batteries. Were you reusing video from your previous (more stronger) static generator? If so, that would be misleading.
Probably was
Thank you for your video*
I also have a question, (few years after video was posted)
would there be an easier way to ground the charge,
other than "Velcroing" a piece of metal to your shoe?
this channel just blowing my mind.
Can you leave the USB on and connect the ground wire to the same point but use a mobile charger instead of the batterys?
NickyCraft 5 yes
I just got myself one of these USB ionizers off ebay. It came in the mail today, so I am going to try and build myself one of these for a future video!
Very cool, look forward to seeing it
I'm a wizard now
PotatoMunchingMudkip xxx
That soldering iron tip gives me shivers.
I did exactly as explained and the device is working ... but does not generate enough static through my body when I touch something . Should I use thicker wires ? Or should I use 4 batteries of 1.5V ?
You can try standing on a more conductive surface. Otherwise you may do better with one of my previous versions if this one is not powerful enough for you.
thanks for the answer! I wish success to your channel
+NightHawkInLight were would you get that kind of wire
Then you have built a tolerance, build on out of a Fresh Breeze Ionizer, mostly just a high speed switch hook to 1 12V in 500V out transformer.. Little bit more to have to conceal but you keeping you dancing all nigh. Need help, hit yup elecronicBOOM
All2skitzd I'm sorry but I could not understand. I must put an inverter voltage in my project? it is?
Very cool little contraption. Anxious to see your alkalai metals video. I will sub to Giaco's channel. Looks like a great channel.
Hey! Been a fan of your channel for years! May I ask a question? If I made 2 of these and had them running at the same time would they then produce the same amount of energy as if they were connected to a 9v? Thsnk you :)
Hey can we use it even in a room with the negetive terminal touching the tiles?
now send this in to tech rex and have him ruin some iphones with it
Best comment yet 😂😂
I used a nine volt battery and it worked amazing
Story of my life 1:26
+Alec Mileman It not about the length of the wire but how much voltage it can handle. Don't worry you will find right person to fuse with.
+Aakash Kalaria hahahaha i can't stop laughing
Aakash Kalaria thats so perfect! Lol. I love it!!
Hey, I know this is an old video and my question may have already been asked in the past, but my shocker is not working. Well- that is it should be working- but isn't. I've got it all hooked up and when I contact the ground with myself and the other ground with the ground I get no charge (Tested with sand, small electronics, and a voltmeter.)
BUT When I contact both grounds to myself the status light dims, which means I'm completing the circuit, this is further proven by the fact that when it is in contact with other people and materials the light stays the same. This by itself is impressive considering how un-conductive skin is (Not humid, very little sweat, if any.)
SO I opened it up and found no problems (Solder bridges, damaged parts, etc..) Even going as far as to test each individual piece and part with the voltmeter- But with the same result: It works- but it does not show. After several varied tests in different environments, going as far as wetting down the diodes with salt water and conducting static electricity with balloons, I still have found no better result.
I currently am using 3, 4.5v 377 type button cell batteries, my contacts are thin aluminum, and the total wire length is 9 inches. I had received several large shocks while building this, but the no longer happens with the finished product.
I apologize for the long ass comment, but I wanted as much detail as possible.
It could be fried. These use some pretty cheap and fragile components, I've burned out a few. This is the least expensive of my static generator projects but also the most fragile.
Thank you for your speedy response, that's what I originally assumed, but If that's the case, that still doesn't explain why I'm getting a positive charge from the grounds. Though it may just be that the shock I received while building this was the burnout...
Either way thanks.
Can I pour gasoline on things, touch it, and set it a blaze like a super hero?
Yes
But don't do it though
+ryanhayn you mean on people?
+Flix He said "things"
Those things are called people occasionally
Havent you made this before? I think I've see this somewhere and I wana say its what brought me to your channel.
+Dexskittles Yeah, I've made several other versions.
+NightHawkInLight Awesome, gonna have to go find one and watch it again. Was one of them built with a cigarette lighter outlet to ac port for cars?
lol, "black wire" = spray painted red wire.
easy way u know ;)
I recently bought a anti-static gun that neutralises static buildup from vinyls. The trigger is metal and contacts my body. I believe that's the negative terminal. The positive just points forward through an insulator so it fires positive charges at the vinyl before cleaning them. The gun is called Milty Zerostat Anti Static Gun. Can this device do the same thing? I.e. If I hold the negative wire and point the positive output at the vinyl? Thanks.
'I just like it to be a few inches longer'
"My electronics knowledge is pretty basic." and he still have better soldering iron than me.
i love this types of projekts
Nice and simple, I like it
Specific Love Creations , yes I also like it.
How many volts does this charge you up to
would've been a fun prank to pull on friends back in highschool
+Kyto i bought one just 4 that porpuse
I'm selling these on my school to shock teachers, have made good profit
Florin Oprandi could you ship one to me
Jacob Perdew sry I can't
KytoRS that’s probably what I’ll do after I make this lol
Cool project thanks! What would happen if you used a 9v battery instead of the button cells?
Too much voltage would fry the circuit.
a e s t h e t i c s generator please
+Guilherme C. let it go, friend. That meme is dead.
You gained superpowers by opening a pen drive.
You do realise how much epic this is, don't you?
1:26 That's what she said.
I've got a question regarding the FULL BRIDGE RECTIFIER!!. These are SMD components, and we're talking about pretty high voltage. Why is there no arcing? And what do these capacitors do?
An "on/off" switch would double the price?
My knowledge on the subject is for sure outdated.. But about 6-7 years ago back in HS, me and my buddy modded Xbox controllers etc. we had leds all over inside the buttons etc. and to turn them on or off, we used switches. The most simple kind that slide on or off.
The whole pack of like 10 of these cost me like $10 on eBay at the time...
Can I skip removing the usb port and plug it in to a powerbank? i wanna do this so bad
you can. the guy literally made it more difficult , took it all apart, while simply plugging it to a powerbank is all you need.
can you make a video about a usb that fries anything it is plugged into
why
You could do that just by creating a short circuit although computers these days have tons of protection against that so you won't be able to kill your friends 3000$ computer but you can still fuck up a tablet or a phone.
+Hendlton there is a device that feeds very high voltage on the usb data bus
www.pcworld.com/article/2896732 here's a link
+PardonMeIFarted tons of protections and cut off, even against ESD, shorts, overloads etc, eventually you can damage the port and the tranceiver but doubt you would be able to damage the computer completely.
+PardonMeIFarted
Most likely you can use exactly this device for that. Leave the USB plug on and just connect the high voltage output wire back to the data pins of the USB plug.
Serious question: I found this video by looking for a way to create a static charge on small lead items that I powder coat. I do not use a typical powder coat spray method, but rather just shake these small lead items in a container with a bit of powder coat paint. (dry). I live in Wisconsin and it is very humid in the summer and very dry in the winter. The difference between how the powder "sticks" to the intended paint items is amazing. In the summer when there is literally no static electricity available in the air ...NO BUENO. Can't get the powder to stick. But in the Winter...I tried once in my unheated garage when it was -20 Fahrenheit. BINGO. It stuck like magic. Nice thick coat which I could then bake in my little toaster oven.
After watching this video, I intend to try using this to somehow create the voltage difference between the powder and the lead items ...I haven't figured out how to do that. Any suggestions?
Check the video description of links to my other static generators. You probably want to use one of my stronger ones for a project like you describe. Just attach the output wire to your material and the ground wire either to the ground or to your powder source and you're in business. HOWEVER, there is extreme likelihood of a spark that could cause ignition of any solvents. I don't know if the process of powder coating involves solvents but if so you'll have to be sure to do this in a way where ignition would not be catastrophic. A less dangerous source of static charge might be a toy van de graaff generator wand which generates much higher voltages but not enough amperage to usually generate sparks capable of ignition. Still take caution with such a device, but the risk is lower.
can you give ppl and electric shock with this if i touch that person while its on?
yes
Oppa
Now i can rush B ;))))))
Hi ! Thank you for your amazing videos ! I'm actually trying to duplicate your usb ionizer project but it doesn't work... I power the usb ionizer with a 5 volts batterie. Howewer, when I approach the ground wire to the output wire nothing is happening. I measured with my voltmeter and there is only 2-8 volts between both. Could you help me to overcome those difficulties ? Sorry for my english I come from France ;) Thank you and hopefully see you soon !
Have you solved it yet? Did you connect it to your body and feet in the right way?
See ya in another 3 months.
I just bought 5 of these exact boards. Looking forward to playing around with them
can you use this to constantly zap other ppl? :D
as long as the battery works
I love this kind of projects so i can build my own and use in my magic shows. thanks!
I made this as a project on my channel I did some things different like hook it up to a usb power bank with a switch on it and use "E" pieces from a old transformer for contacts. But over all awesome video i'm definitely gonna try to use better components for my next one I make although I don't got the gut to actually get my camera near the thing when it's on lol. Also for those wondering don't let the positive and negative touch too long even if it is just to test it mine burned out after like 25 to 30 minutes and my guess is the capacitor was discharged or something from letting the ends touch too long and it won't charge.
Also the shock wasn't bad and I couldn't get sand to move I guess i'm too static absorbent or my floor was not wet enough if I had to guess the kv put out by this is maybe the same as a fly swatter but idk.
can someone explain something, if this has the power to levitate sand from 5volts, then is there something about static electricity that makes it very efficient energy wise, I'm sure that if you tried other methods to levitate sand it would use more energy, I've always thought that static electricity could be used to power stuff as a power source, can you reverse the upscaling of electricity it does in that circuit to turn static into 5v, generate power.
I want to generate an arc of about 3 - 6 cm far from conductive surface..... what modifications do I need to do with your current video
Could you use one of those small USB backup battery charger? Assuming you already have one, it could be easier to power for about the same cost.
Can it still shock and light alcohol on fire like the old build?
Does that only work on quartz sand, or can it work on other types of particles. I know it works on pepper too, but i was wondering if it works on chalk dust, or alumina sand.
What soldering iron do you use? I can't find a good gas powered one.
I have a question. Can i not attach the black wire to the bottom of my feet, BUT touch the ground instead? That way i wont be always charged, but i'll be able to charge myself when i touch the ground with my hand? Or it wont work at all.
If you wanted to add a quick on off trigger how would you do it? Quite easily id imagine?
Why does this need to be a negative ionizer? as the carbon tip has been taken off, wont it work just as well if it was a high voltage generator?????
Brilliant. Products that do exactly this sell for $1000 plus.
As a magician, these static-electricity-machine of yours provide me great ideas about my performances (I mean, "I can create fire with some oil and my hands"). But is it possible to creat this with an electric raquet (used to fry flies)? I dont know where to get those items you use and I just thought of this idea since you can use an electric raquet to create a tazer that creates "arcs". Will that work or not?
Does using 4.5V instead of 9V make this build less powerful than the last build?
+Ashley Macdonald Possibly, but since the circuit was only made to accept 5v through USB, 9v may harm the circuit.
Is it possible to make cloth stick to a certain spot like lets say you want to stick an object to your elbow, how would I do this? What would I need to put on my elbow and what would the object have to be made of to stick to my elbow?
So what would happen if one were to use this static electric hack, while warning a antistatic wrist band? Will the antistatic band stop all static electricity throughout the body, or not?
Sorry if I come over oblivious, but the ground wire touches the ground with a metal plate right? same with the other red wire on the end which would be touching the leg...
yes
Do you need the earth connection under your foot if you use a usb power? It provides electronic earth. Basicly just extend the one wire to your body?
Any way to create a static electric charge to your entire person that would repel water rather than attract it? Reversing the ionic static charge? Or something to that effect?
Is there a way to modify this in a way so you can shoot lightning... at least up to a foot? At first, i was thinking ‘’Up the voltage.’’, but then I realized that could be lethal. I don’t have any other ideas, i don’t even know if it’s possible, but I’ve always wanted superpowers, and this is the closest to it. Thanks!
Dear friend, your experiment is really interesting. Could you explane please what is the purpose of the device connecting to the body ? Experiment show that particles of dust and smoke which are flying in the air ( especially positively charged) will be collected on the body. What do you think about using your ion generator as electrostatic precipitator of the air with collecting the dust on metal plates or tubes ? Is it possible to use the device in such way?
Is it possoble to use a 9v battery on this device or I need a resistor?
Built one, the static electricity seems too weak to lift even a small piece of paper, and the tiny SMD transistor is running hot. Has this to do with the humidity in the room?
Hey, why do you need two of the usb's? It looks like you are only using one of them...
one is for testing and the other one is for showing us how
+StickyStick Thanks!
What'd happen if you use 6v on it instead? Or if you got 2 (or more) of these and ran them in parallel? Would you generate more of a charge, or would it interfere with eachother?
+Xenro66 Interesting idea, maybe if you connected the two ionizers in series or in parallel it could be making a greater charge... Idk tho...
I saw those ionizers before on ebay but thought they sure were fake, with only a led inside...can't believe there's an actual tiny transformer and voltage multiplier inside, ordered 5 of them right away! I found videos of them cleaning smoke inside a jar, but they seem much less powerful than the mains ionizers, maybe I can add 2-3 more stages to the output multiplier and make a really effective ionizer for cleaning dust or an electrostatic precipitator with a fan. Do you happen to know the maximum voltage the oscillator can handle, you said 9v would fry it? Would it work on 6-7v, that would be 20-30% more voltage on the output.
They are made for a max of around 5.5 volt everything above that breaks them .
I would just buy a big air cleaner for around 20 $ it's way more effective and it looks better.
I want to make one for my self but I'm afraid, Is this safe can I try to make it I'm really dumb with electronics
I have the same USB ionizer can try it without end up shocking me to death
I made it! yay! Problem though. the shock age it produces is barely a tingle. I'm going to try using either AAA or AA batteries to see if they work in upping the shock a bit.
So this might be a great way to make a cheap static grass applicator for small modeling projects. Do you have to remove the USB or can you just attach a ground wire to the circuit board so you can still plug it into a USB? I don't need to go anywhere with it so it would be nice not to have to waste batteries
You can do what you are looking for with a fly swatter I heard and if I had to think about it I think you can extend the usb but add a ground wire like you said and it would work as far as i'm aware i'm gonna get one and try it that way .
Hey, NightHawkInLight!
I'm doing this as a project for an 8th grade final assessment. I understand the majority of the concepts, yet have troubles with why it is necessary to convert the DC to AC, and back to DC. What are some of the specifics of the experiment? What, exactly, transfers the DC into static electricity and how?
Thank you.
+Coroz1 Watch the videos linked in the description
the transformer only works on ac (:
+Snowball Gaming Thanks, man! :)
+NightHawkInLight Thank you. How long did it take for your USB Ionizer to arrive? Were there any delays?
+Snowball Gaming And why is that?
I'm gonna make this but i have a irrelivant question where did you get the wire. Do i have to make it fat or what help????
Go to a hardware store and ask for wire.
does size matter
Hi, I was wondering if any of these circuits can power an LED with its own current? I tried searching TH-cam for a video that features a "Human Circuit", but there isn't such a video that uses an actual current going through a human body to do a significant amount of work, such as power a light bulb or a motor, without any amplification. Seems like if there's enough power to pick up sand or generate a continual spark, it ought to be enough power to light up an LED.
If it is possible, then what would also be interesting to consider would be how is that current going through your body without disrupting your own electrical circuits? When electricity travels through a conductor, usually all the atoms participate, or at least that's what happens in a metal. So in your body, could it be that the circuit routes itself around all the other circuits? Or can two or more circuits occupy the same atoms? This might open up new ways of thinking about circuits.
Its pretty hard because the voltage is different everywhere around your body.
And your body cant conduct that much amps safely.
Is the ground wire that leads to your foot absolutely essential? Wouldn't the batteries alone do the trick?
No, you need it, but if you have old shoes, you can tweak them a little bit to fit the white through them and hide the aluminum sheet under, so it's invisible
Is it acting as a ground or "picking up" static electricity?
Could I use a number of these and many diodes to create a bigger charge?