AD Moore Dirod driven by Bedini/Cole Window Motor

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Caution: This project generates High Voltage. Take immediate action to distance yourself from the area. Do not attempt to engage with it. Parts: * Book: A.D. Moore's Electrostatics, a comprehensive resource for understanding electrostatic principles. * 18- 4.5" brass rods at .125" diameter sourced from Lowe's Home Improvement for optimal electrical conductivity. * 2- 1/4" X 3/4" X 3/8" bearings acquired from VXB bearings.com to facilitate smooth operation. * 20- 1/4" nylon bolts, each 1.5" in length, obtained from Lowe's Home Improvement for secure fastening. * 20 matching nylon nuts from Lowe's Home Improvement for reliable bolting. * 4 plain zinc-coated washers for spacing purposes with 1/4" bolts to maintain even distribution. * A single 12" smooth shaft, 1/4" in diameter, procured from VXB bearings.com for efficient rotational motion. * Drill equipment featuring 1/4" and 1/8" bits for precise drilling operations. * Carbon fiber material sourced from fiberglast.com in Ohio to craft the brushes, which shipped quickly. * The YouTube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcTr_gMC3jA provides a visual representation of the project's electrostatic generator. * The motor used to drive this electrostatic generator can be found on Thingiverse at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1676878. Print Settings: * Printer Brand: Printrbot * Printer Model: Simple White * Raft Settings: No rafts were printed for this project. * Support Settings: Supports were enabled to ensure structural integrity. * Resolution: A resolution of 0.2mm was used for optimal print quality. * Infill Percentage: The infill percentage was set to 30% for a balance between weight and print time. * Print Speed: The project was printed at a speed of 20mm/sec with walls of 1.2mm thickness. * Printer Model Used: A Printrbot Play was used for printing this project.