Van de Graaff Generator by OrtoSystem

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This is a functional Van de Graaff Generator made with a lasercutter.
This machine can generate sparks 20 cm long.
Part to cut in acrylic 5mm:
lato1 (2 PZ);
lato2nospazzole (2 PZ);
lato2spazzole (2 PZ);
spazzola_sopra (1 PZ);
spazzolavader (1 PZ);
supsfera (2 PZ);
distanziali (8 PZ).
Part to cut in plywood 6mm:
base4vader (1 PZ);
base3vader (1 PZ);
base2vader (2 PZ);
base1vader (1 PZ).
Part to cut in plywood 4mm:
base3vader (1 PZ);
coperchio_sopra (1 PZ).
Lathe pieces:
1 PZ (barrel shape) PVC pulley 100x40mm (diameter) (top pulley);
1 PZ (barrel shape) Nylon pulley 100x40mm (diameter) (bottom pulley);
Can be enough 1.5 mm difference between center and sides.
other pieces:
4 PZ FL08 bearing;
1 PZ natural rubber belt 900X90mm, cut with V shape and glue with contact adhesive;
1 PZ fan motor like this: https://goo.gl/sp8T7X;
2 PZ 40 Pins Male Single Row Header Strip;
2 PZ IKEA 36cm BLANDA blank (http://www.ikea.com/it/it/catalog/products/00057256/);
4 PZ M8 rubber feet;
1 PZ 175mm M8 threaded bar;
1 PZ 150mm M8 threaded bar.
36 PZ M3x16mm (acrylic joints);
8 PZ M5x16mm (bearing);
4 PZ M5x30mm (brush support);
4 PZ M3x25mm (sphere support);
4 PZ M6x40mm (base union);
2 PZ M4x20mm (motor support);
1 PZ M6x25mm (ground point);
1 PZ 50mm rubber pipe (internal hole 5mm);
2 PZ hose clamps;
And some nuts, washer and wire.
I added a fan to cool the motor when it work for long time.