Uploaded February 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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How a Wimshurst machine works, a complete explanation of how this very popular electrostatic generator works. Includes electrostatic, inductive charging, the neutralizer bars, collectors, Leyden jars and the spark gap.

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Here are the videos that use Wimshurst machines:

How to Make Corona Motor (v2) aka Electrostatic Motor/Atmospheric Motor
youtube.com/watch?v=9uEjXsX1F14&list=PL36D7ABECE2AC9666

Franklin's Bells - How to Make and Demonstrations
youtube.com/watch?v=cjlMrSlIIIQ&list=PLFsZmHTZL-zn3jrI0X0e0aRijWlyvfg8h

Hand-Cranked Laser - TEA Laser Powered by Wimshurst Machine
youtube.com/watch?v=9huUsYDJZrM&list=PLFsZmHTZL-zmVo7Csiex_9co1uzWg9LTI

Ball Cyclotron/Electrostatic Accelerator How it Works/Making
youtube.com/watch?v=3t7npMCxiVo

Smoke Precipitator - Measuring Voltage & Demos
youtube.com/watch?v=ARSQWTzWago&list=PLFsZmHTZL-zn3jrI0X0e0aRijWlyvfg8h

Handheld Wimshurst Machine
youtube.com/watch?v=ORGXnIB3gyM

Wimshurst Machine on Sparking Bike
youtube.com/watch?v=dQYCHMPH2uE&list=PLFsZmHTZL-zmfXxstlxuJgRE9bOGobEVu

See also:

How a Crystal Radio Works
youtube.com/watch?v=0-PParSmwtE&list=PLFsZmHTZL-zlSltC6ELZW9PK4ks7wgPRz

Wimshurst machine - How to make using CDs
youtube.com/watch?v=puC6-UaT9Fk&list=PLFsZmHTZL-zmfXxstlxuJgRE9bOGobEVu

3D modeling and animation done using Blender 2.71.

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