==== Wimshurst Upgrading ====
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I don't remember how long ago, but at least 20 years ago, I bought a Wimshurst Electrostatic Generator from Edmund Scientific for $99+s/h, and it has long been one of my most prized possessions, but I have always wanted to upgrade it to a larger device. If first became fascinated by it after reading articles on the early 2000-era internet about a device called the Testatika and wanting to experiment to build one of my own. This page is some of my notes about ways to go about it. I want to buy another standard version from a science store, and then experiment making upgrades to it, such as with larger discs and larger leyden jars/ capacitors. 

Here are some videos I can use for reference to pursue this dream..
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puC6-UaT9Fk|Making a Wimshurst from CDs]]
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLVlV0N7Y1Y&list=PLz2A001hMBoTW59vbJtitbinLMcaYpn4T|DIY Wimshurst, playlist]]