Build a Low-Voltage Negative Ion Generator w/ AA Batteries

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This discussion focuses on building a low-voltage negative ion generator powered by AA batteries, emphasizing simplicity and efficiency. The user seeks to maximize ion wind thrust while minimizing waste and ozone output. Fractal designs are mentioned as potentially beneficial for enhancing performance. The conversation highlights the challenge of finding reliable information and effective materials for constructing such a device.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of ion generation principles
  • Familiarity with low-voltage circuit design
  • Knowledge of materials that produce negative and positive charges
  • Experience with fractal design applications in electronics
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  • Research low-voltage ion generator designs using AA batteries
  • Explore the use of fractal antennas in ion wind applications
  • Investigate materials with natural negative and positive charges
  • Learn about minimizing ozone production in ion generators
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Hobbyists, electronics enthusiasts, and anyone interested in building efficient ion generators or exploring low-voltage electronics projects.

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Howdy! How do I build a small low-voltage ion generator? The simplest possible design; we'er talking AA batteries here with step-by-step instructions... Any links or advice would be graciously accepted / appreciated.

Here is a youtube video of the thing I want in case I'm not describing it well enough:
 
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surely you have typed ... How do I build a small low-voltage ion generator? ... into google ?

what results did you get ? ... I'm sure they would be the same ones any of the rest of us would get
if we did it for youD
 
davenn said:
surely you have typed ... How do I build a small low-voltage ion generator? ... into google ?

what results did you get ? ... I'm sure they would be the same ones any of the rest of us would get
if we did it for youD

I have, and I actually only just now figured out how to do it. Not easy information to find by any means... I still would like to hear what the people here have to say though. What I'm after is the ion wind. I wish to produce maximum thrust with minimum waste. I know fractals are useful for things like this... No idea why, but stationary antennas use fractal-based designs now. Any idea how I could efficiently produce a lot of wind without much effort? And minimum ozone output would be ideal. I like my cake without poisonous gas in it : )

What would make me really happy is discovering a substance with a natural negative charge & one with a natural positive charge & using that.
 

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