What is wrong with method of making homemade capacitor?

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The discussion centers on the incorrect construction of a homemade capacitor, where additional unconnected plates are mistakenly added inside, leading to reduced capacitance. It is emphasized that spacing the outer plates further apart decreases capacitance, contrary to the intended design. To create an effective multilayered capacitor, the plates should be connected properly, ensuring they form two large plates separated by a dielectric material. The participants acknowledge the learning process involved in understanding capacitor construction. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of proper design in capacitor assembly to achieve desired electrical properties.
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Here is picture. Each layer I add reduces capacitance...

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What in the world do you think that those extra plates INSIDE the capacitor are going to do? They're not even connected to your circuit!

All you're doing is spreading your outer plates (which are connected to your circuit) further and further apart, which SHOULD decrease capacitance.

If you want to make a large capacitor, you either need to space your plates very very close together, or you need a very, very large surface area.

- Warren
 
yes, I know it is wrong. I was wondering how to correctly connect them to make a multilayered capacitor.
 
Connect the edges of the plates together so the end result is two large plates separated by a single layer of dieletric material.

- Warren
 
Im an idiot, I just realized what a dumb question this was ...
 
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Don't worry, the dumb thing would be not to ask.
 
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