How to Make a Static Electricity Generator - Shock Anything & Fry Electronics with a Touch! by NightHawkInLight
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video How to Make a Static Electricity Generator - Shock Anything & Fry Electronics with a Touch!
In this video I show how to make a device that allows the user to gain the power of electricity. This high voltage generator can electrify a persons entire body with a static charge more powerful than rubbing even the softest footie pajamas on a carpet could ever muster. The electrical buildup can then be discharged with a touch to shock anything in reach.

Parts that may need to be ordered online:
Negative Ion Generator (Ionizer) (I bought mine here: http://www.allelectronics.com/ Search for SW-750) UPDATE: It seems that source of ion generators has been depleted. Here is a new one: http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G1783

Automotive Power Converter (Cheapest here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004I1LF7O/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 Or find one at an auto parts store)

Parts that can be purchased in a hardware or electronics store (Such as Radio Shack):
Flux Core Solder
2" of Copper Wire
Heat Shrink Insulating Tubing (Optional)
9 Volt Battery (DO NOT USE A LARGER POWER SOURCE! Doing so may be DANGEROUS!)
9 Volt Battery Harness
On/Off Switch (Any type will work, even a light switch if that is all that is available)
Sticky Back Velcro
Dual Sided Velcro (Usually found in the form of cable ties)
Glasses Case
1 Gallon Bottle (Such as a windshield washer fluid bottle)
Hot Glue
Aluminum Soda Can
Duct or Electrical Tape

Tools:
Soldering Iron
Screwdriver
Scissors
Wire Strippers
Hot Glue Gun
Sand Paper
Drill & Bits
File (Optional)

I was inspired to create this video when I read the article posted here: http://fear-of-lightning.wonderhowto.com/how-to/master-power-shock-people-with-your-fingertips-0133360/
That article is based off of the information provided in this even older article: http://afrotechmods.com/cheap/negativeiongenerator/pikashoe7.htm

Both of the above use a design that contains the generator within a pair of shoes, but I decided that it would be better modified into something that could easily be strapped on and off over anything the user happens to be wearing. The design used in the article also has a nasty habit of shocking the bottom of your foot quite frequently.
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fozzy13 says: Jun 28, 2012. 7:52 AM
This is so cool!! I've been thinking about different ways to use technology to imitate telekinesis, just because I think it would be awesome to be able to move things with my mind. I found some negative ion generators that are meant to plug into a 12v car outlet, which would greatly simplify the project. Do you think those would be strong enough to produce that sandstorm effect? Here's a link to what I found: http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G17879
NightHawkInLight (author) says: Jun 28, 2012. 10:04 AM
No, unfortunately those work differently, and cannot be used to build static in your body. I tried it.
fozzy13 says: Jun 28, 2012. 10:38 AM
How disappointing : (
I'm glad you tried it first though to save the trouble. Great project!
NightHawkInLight (author) says: Jun 28, 2012. 12:50 PM
Yep, my first thought was to try one. Perhaps someone who knows electronics better than myself could figure out a way to modify them for this purpose, but I don't suspect that it's possible.
syntheticsound says: Aug 2, 2012. 8:04 AM
I just finished the set up on this and it works pretty well. Using the same DC to AC converter I will say , be carefull installing it. what appears to me to be a heat sink (not sure I used the correct form of sink) is fairly fragile and if pressed against will loosen the attatched component from the low quality board. I tryed to resolder it and cased board damage ,then had to jup contacts from other locations.not a big deal just a heads up.
I found the 9v,though it works as intended, to be under powered so I am now using a 11.1v 800mah rechargeable lipo made for rc vehicles. It has improved the power greatly and they only cost about $8.
I already had a similar,profesionaly buit, gadget that is designed foragic performance that runs on 12v which is the comparison that made me find the 9v weak.
All that said this was an excelent write up as I have wanted to build myown for some time now. Thank you.
syntheticsound says: Aug 2, 2012. 8:17 AM
Typo the one I have was made for magic performance. It is calledElectric Touch. This project is by far less expensive but not as streamlined. Defiantly worth the build for some fun.
NightHawkInLight (author) says: Aug 2, 2012. 1:38 PM
Very cool! Thanks for the feedback
mmo4 says: May 14, 2013. 11:07 PM
would this work please help meee

http://www.ebay.com/itm/anion-generator-for-clear-smoke-air-condition-DC12V-input-purifier-cleaner-DIY-/390589310924?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5af0efe7cc
ninjaste52 says: May 6, 2013. 2:29 PM
would this work instead of the sw-750?? i cant find one anywhere.
http://www.amazing1.com/products/Negative-Ion-Generator-12VDC-Input-%252d20KV-Output.html
NightHawkInLight (author) says: May 6, 2013. 6:42 PM
Yes, that will work. It's DC so you won't even need the power converter.
ninjaste52 says: May 6, 2013. 3:16 PM
http://www.amazing1.com/products/Negative-Ion-Generator-12VDC-Input-%252d20KV-Output.html

would this work to replace the sw-750 ?? this is the closes thing i can find.
gabeak47 says: Apr 16, 2013. 3:42 AM
Oh one more thing could there b any factors in the flow of eletricity from my leg to my finger tip?
gabeak47 says: Apr 16, 2013. 3:32 AM
An that might b it I haven't tried it on tile I hav only used it on carpet an it doesn't work for me
gabeak47 says: Apr 16, 2013. 3:31 AM
Wat about like tile?
gabeak47 says: Apr 15, 2013. 8:14 PM
I have made every thing an followed step by step through the tutorial but when I put it on it doesn't work the ark I can make with it are realy good but when I stick it on I can shock anything do I hav to stand on the object I want to shock or do I hav to stand on a certain surface can u please give me an idea wat I did wrong or how to use it if u want ill send a video on wat I did please email me back here: thatkidgage1@yahoo.com
NightHawkInLight (author) says: Apr 15, 2013. 9:09 PM
Yes, it works on some surfaces better than others. The ground you are on needs to be at least somewhat conductive, such as dirt or concrete. Wood and carpet does not work well.
Morgantao says: Apr 11, 2013. 12:09 PM
I have to build one of those!
Say, would an Ionizer found inside a cool-mist humidifier work for this project?
It looks pretty much like the one you have here (Black epoxy filled case), it has two AC input wires and one output wire (Mine has a little brush at the end).
When active, you feel a bit of wind flowing out of the brush, with a very faint ozone smell.
NightHawkInLight (author) says: Apr 11, 2013. 1:05 PM
Yep, that's the same device you've got there.
Morgantao says: Apr 12, 2013. 1:30 AM
Yay!
I plugged the ionizer in, and felt the wind, I tried getting the brush close to grounded stuff, but no sparks. Is that because of the brush? should I just cut off the end of the wire and try again?
phybk says: Apr 2, 2013. 8:49 AM
Hmm, there are alot of DC to AC car adapters going around that are in fact just DC to DC...
Got ripped off on ebay, beware everyone...
Maratius says: Mar 31, 2013. 9:17 AM
Hello! Very interesting video! But I have a problem. Details that you have used are not available in my country (Russia). Can you recommend me something else? Thank you!
rocketfire4 says: Mar 30, 2013. 5:26 PM
it would to be cool to have that thing
go to the beach
and turn it on it would b a self sandstorm
mbiçer says: Feb 20, 2013. 9:26 AM
Can you sell me this ? I want this so much.I'll pay cargo money.I'm from Turkey.If you interest please send me a message from facebook,hotmail or from here.Thank you.You are the best.
Krachn says: Feb 17, 2013. 4:37 PM
Evening!
I'm currently living in Sweden, which means that the goldmine cant ship it to here. Can you recommend any similar other models I can get shipped to over here?
(Im asking this after searching for several hours)
nox1468 says: Dec 19, 2012. 6:24 AM
nice work, but i was wondering what kind of negetive ion generator i should use, since the link you have doesn't seem to lead to one anymore.
NightHawkInLight (author) says: Dec 19, 2012. 9:30 AM
It seems that source of ion generators has been depleted. Here is a new one: http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G1783
nox1468 says: Dec 11, 2012. 5:16 AM
i was wondering,i have a smaller car charger made for a cell phone and was wondering if it would still work, the input is 12-24 VDC and the output only says 100mA and 5.0 (it doesn't say what the 5.0 is).the model # is JN-121.
nox1468 says: Dec 7, 2012. 5:13 AM
brilliant design! i have bean wondering, could i theoreticaly attatch a transformer to step up the voltage and increase the range of the sparks, or could tis possibly hurt someone?
ipod135 says: Dec 5, 2012. 5:30 PM
is it safe to touch a human with this to give them a static shock

Dreistein says: Nov 14, 2012. 2:31 AM
What type of shop will sell these parts??
Dreistein says: Nov 14, 2012. 2:31 AM
What type of shop will sell these parts??
viktorzivrev says: Jul 12, 2012. 4:14 PM
i did everything right but i am not getting the static charge on me it is on the ground part on the bottom of my leg. if i touch somebody i do not shock them, but if i touch them with the ground piece they get shocked,and if i put the aluminum from the ground over salt i get the effect shown on the video where the particles fly. what am i doing wrong? please help!!!!!!!!!!
gonzalorojas says: Oct 5, 2012. 2:29 PM
i seem to have the same problem

NightHawkInLight (author) says: Jul 13, 2012. 2:40 PM
Tesla man has it right. It sounds like the wires are switched.
viktorzivrev says: Jul 14, 2012. 12:04 PM
The first picture is the original setup, the second is the modified. I switched the black and white and i put the ground on the black and white but took only one pic.
If you guys can see something that i am doing wrong please respond. Thanks
viktorzivrev says: Jul 14, 2012. 12:32 PM
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NightHawkInLight (author) says: Jul 14, 2012. 4:28 PM
That all looks right. It doesn't matter if the white and black wire are switched as you have done, it should be the same result either way. What happens if you set that setup on a table with the ground wire held down to pavement, then hold onto the red wire while wearing rubber soled shoes and touch grounded objects?

What happens if the red wire is pinned to the ground and you hold the black wire? I have no idea how the direction of flow might be reversed, but it sounds like that might be what has happened - In which case you will need to extend the red wire and pretend that is the ground, while the black wire leads to your body. Be sure to test and make sure that will work as best you can before going through the trouble to modify it.
tesla man says: Jul 13, 2012. 1:55 PM
You probably mixed up the Wire that goes to ground, with the one that touches your body. You could switch them around and see if that works.
Joeeyyy says: Sep 27, 2012. 3:19 PM
I know its an oldish post but I really want to make this, trouble is I live in england and I cant find the negative Ion generators anywhere! would this work?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC-6V-12V-air-ionizer-ioniser-airborne-negative-ion-anion-generator-compact-/120989848269?pt=UK_HealthBeauty_Other_RL&hash=item1c2b8e92cd#ht_628wt_1139

Or could anyone help me find one. what voltage does it need I've seen 100v/200v and 6v/12v
Please help! Much appreciated thanks!
jlopez62 says: Sep 25, 2012. 7:01 PM
Isn´t works :/... the LED of my car inversor just flashes! and no outpout voltage.

can i try with a 12V batery??, the car inversor is new. >.<

thanks so much! :D
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