By eliminating the individual kit boxes, shipping cost is reduced. This is a good option for schools and workshops.

For the individual kits please follow this link.

Required for assembly: Soldering iron and solder, a jeweller's crosshead screwdriver and pliers. There is NO cutting, shaping or gluing required. Most people complete it in around an hour. Build instructions here

runs on 2x AA batteries (not included) capable of 2cm spark capable of many electrostatic experiments 120mm discs (exactly CD size) safe low current and low energy suitable for 12 years and up, soldering is required further specifications and instructions here Contra-rotating discs with metallic sectors transfer electric charge within the machine that is stored in capacitors until a spark or charge leakage occurs.

This machine is a modern take on the much loved classic, using quality printed circuit boards for the functional parts.

Makes for a stunning conversation piece!

The History of the Wimshurst machine: The Wimshurst machine was developed by James Wimshurst between 1880 and 1883. It was developed for electrostatic demonstrations. There were many other electrostatic machines that had been previously made such as:

The Holtz Electrostatic Influence Machine (1865~1867) The Toepler Electrostatic Generator (1865) The Voss Electrostatic Generator (1880) The problem with these machines is that the polarities can suddenly change and are therefore not as reliable, But the Wimshurst machine's polarity does not change, making it a more reliable machine.

This machine is smaller than a regular Wimshurst machine and therefore will also output a smaller, and safer voltage which will mean that more people can explore this machine.

Specs

• Height: Approx 140mm
• Width: Approx 125mm
• Terminals: Approx 80 mm
• Disk Diameter: 120mm
• Powered by two AA batteries

Each pack contains six sets of the following parts, packed into zip-lock bags.

• 2 PCB Frame Boards,

• 2 PCB Disks,

• 2 Motors,

• 1 Battery Holder,

• 2 PCB Stands,

• 2 Spindles,

• 2 Terminal Rods,

• 4 Nylon Spacers,

• 2 25mm Screws,

• 2 20mm Screws,

• 4 Dome Nuts,

• 7 Small Screws (1 spare),

• 2 Plain Washers,

• 1 Switch,

• 4 Charge Collectors,

• 4 Brushes,

• 1 Instruction sheet,