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

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To build a low-voltage negative ion generator using AA batteries, users seek simple, step-by-step instructions and advice. The goal is to create maximum ion wind with minimal waste and ozone output, emphasizing efficiency in design. Fractal designs are mentioned as potentially beneficial for enhancing thrust. There is interest in discovering naturally charged substances to improve the generator's performance. Overall, the discussion centers on achieving effective ion generation while minimizing harmful byproducts.
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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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