DIY 40000 volt Van Der Graaff (battery powered)

The ultimate DIY 3 volt static ball generator! This is a high quality build designed to produce 1" sparks using a rubber band as the powerhouse. You'll never look at rubber bands the same way again.
This will be offered as a Kit eventually on Plasma Channel's website
All stock footage used with legal permissions
Links to parts I used:
Acrylic tube: https://amzn.to/3CtTF6j
Teflon bar: https://amzn.to/2Uk8H9T
Nylon Spacers: https://amzn.to/3Cqrwgs
3 volt motor: https://amzn.to/2QkowPA (you can use other motors)
1.5" pipe Brace: (any hardware store)
PlexiGlass base: https://amzn.to/2UqUh7S
Machine screws: (various, any hardware store)
Metal rod: https://amzn.to/30z2RsG
Super cool metal sphere: https://amzn.to/2PpgIGB
Aluminum Foil Tape: https://amzn.to/2Pr47Tl
1.5" rubber O-ring: (any hardware store)

First clip, Van Der Graaff footage courtesy of UNSW Sydney University
Hair raising clip courtesy of Youtuber Verik75
Megavolt discharges clip courtesy of David Morell (   • Boston Museum of Science Electricity Show  )
Bright Arm discharge footage courtesy of Youtuber Growing Answers (   • Shocked by 350,000 Volts "VDG"  )

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Background music:
Track: NIVIRO - Memes [NCS Release]
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Intro music/ background:
Track: Inukshuk - Too Far Gone [NCS Release]
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Do not attempt to repeat our demonstrations, without prior knowledge of electrical or fire safety. We do not hold responsibility or liability for damage or injury incurred by copying our results. High voltage is not for those new to electricity

Mini DIY 3v Van Der Graaff