[Robotgroup] Sisyphus: Static Charge...

[Vern Graner]

I was running the Sisyphus machine the other day to get a nice pattern
to leave "up" when the machine was off. I noticed that, with the dry
weather we've been having, the static electricity has *really* built up
around the machine.

The sand is clouding the lid of the machine as the ball moves around.
Plus, the small amounts of dust produced tend to "fog" the lid and add
to the opacity.

I was wondering if a Negative Ion Generator might be a way to reduce the
static build up on the Plexiglases box? Something like this:

http://www.mpja.com/productview.asp?product=6057+KT

If properly placed, would that allow the sand to "stay put" in the box
instead of jumping up and adhering to the lid? Just musing... Static
electricity is not my strong suit.. :)

Vern

PS: My strong suit has inflatable biceps... ;)

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