Collaborate Disseminate
For several years now we’ve been following [Jay Bowles] as he brings high-voltage down to Earth on his Plasma Channel YouTube channel. From spark gaps made of bits of copper …read more Continue reading High Tech Pancake Tesla Coil Brings the Lightning
It probably won’t come as much surprise to find that a blast of hot plasma can be used to sterilize a surface. Unfortunately, said surface is likely going to look …read more Continue reading Exploring the Healing Power of Cold Plasma
The average Hackaday user could probably piece together a rough model of a simple DC motor with what they’ve got kicking around the parts bin. We imagine some of you …read more Continue reading Drone and High Voltage Spin Up This DIY Corona Motor
It’s easy to think that devices which generate thousands of volts of electricity must involve relatively modern technology, but the fact is, machines capable of firing sparks through open air …read more Continue reading Lord Kelvin’s Contraption Turns Drips into Sparks
Have you ever seen something that’s so fascinating you’re sure there has to be some kind of practical application for it, but you just can’t figure out what? That’s how …read more Continue reading High Voltage Gives Metal Balls a Mind of their Own
The Van de Graaff generator is a staple of science museums, to the point that even if the average person might not know its name, there’s an excellent chance they’ll …read more Continue reading Supersized Van de Graaff Generator Packs a Punch