High Voltage Atom Smasher!

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What's more fun than smashing things right? Well, why not atoms! Okay, I might be pushing things here, but this project is both fun and a desktop novelty even if it doesn't cause CERN sleepless nights. The idea here is based on an updated solid state Van de Graaff design using a high voltage ionizer which I got from eBay and 3D printed like the ones used in the Cockcroft-Walton accelerators, used in the early days of atom smashing before the cyclotron became king of the hill! Now even though this is only powered by 5 volts (input), the output voltage will shock you so be forewarned! So build this at your own risk, however it makes a great desktop novelty as people will be drawn to touch not expecting such a shocking experience! Build Parts: While the body can be printed from either PLA or ABS, you'll need a conductive filament for the torus and high voltage ionizer, along with a USB cable extender. Also, please follow us on Thingiverse and give this a like if it came in handy and for more information on this project, visit us at DIY3DTech.com as well as subscribe to our YouTube Channel at YouTube.DIY3DTech.com along with a visit to our one-of-a-kind swag shop for yourself or a Maker Geek friend at Swag.DIY3DTech.com for unique 3D Printing, Laser Cutting and CNC swag! Too, if you want a behind-the-scenes look at what we're working on, be sure to follow us on Instagram at DIY3Dtech! Print Settings: Printer: Just about any with a 200mm x 200mm bed. Rafts: Don't matter. Supports: Yes. Resolution: .3 or better - you pick! Infill: 20% or so... Notes: While the body can be printed from either ABS or PLA, the Torus needs to be printed from a conductive filament like Proto-Pasta, which needs to be printed hot (mine was at 235c) and also suggest upping flow to around 101% to 104% based on your printer.