Uploaded May 2015 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Wimshurst machine added to a bicycle for making sparks! A Wimshurst machine is an electrostatic machine, which by turning some disks, produces high voltage and sparks. By designing and 3D printing a bike chain sprocket, I caused pedaling the bike to also turn the sprocket and then the disks.

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For more details about the making of this sparking bike see this instructable:
instructables.com/id/Sparking-Bike-LightBug-Zapper

See also:

3D Printing a Bicycle Chain Sprocket
youtu.be/V4ohWg4GfYc

Handheld Wimshurst Machine
youtu.be/ORGXnIB3gyM

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

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