Not only is the USB Plasma Ball captivating to look at, but it’s also incredibly fun to use too. Placing your finger on the glass creates a spot for electric current to flow as our body is more conductive than the object around the electrode. A delightful experience! The Plasma Ball is a great gift for everyone, from young children to adults. It can help teach the basics of static electricity without looking up Tesla’s high-voltage plasma globe. This present is perfect for all year-round and measures 6 inches tall.
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Experience the power of electricity with this 3-inch USB Plasma Ball! It is made of plastic and has a diameter of 7.6cm. It produces high-frequency electromagnetic waves which excite the gas particles inside, producing an electrifying plasma effect as your finger touches it – creating beautiful bolts that will follow its movement. Jazz up your home, parties, cafe, bar, or restaurant, and give any exhibition a unique touch with the USB Plasma Light Ball. Simply clap your hands and watch as the sound is reflected in its amazing pulsations. The light ball runs on juice from a computer USB port making it a great gift for your friends. Get one now! Package includes 1 x USB Plasma light Ball & 1 x USB Cable.
Brightness
200 lm
Color Temperature
30 Kelvin
Wattage
1 watts
Bulb Voltage
5 volts
mark montez –
Cool small plasma ballReally nice plasma ball to start with, usb cord is a little short for my taste. On/off switch is convenient and helpful. I could play with this thing forever!
Gigi –
Purchased as a giftI purchased this gift for my son who is a computer gamer.it is small enough to sit on his desk near his keyboard and he loves to reach over and touch it.I always told my children the best gift is one that can be used or enjoyed every day so that theperson who received the gift will think of you every day.
Robert Mills –
Very cuteVery cute. Reasonably priced. Nice size for desk.
J bezos –
Cheap and works, worth the value for the experience.Much cheaper than others out there do worth the money. Glass is a 4 inch globe that seems to be very thin and its a lightweight product so could be knocked over and break easily. Also some minor imperfections that feel a little rough to touch but not troublesome. Comes with USB cord but no 5v wall adapter included. Also is battery powered, pair of AA i believe, have not checked operation of that.
Lisy Vazquez –
A bit smaller than expectedGot this as a Christmas present for my son. Works well, yes I opened it to try it out before wrapping it up, I wouldn’t want my son to receive a gift that doesn’t even work. Will update once he opens it!
Amazon Customer –
Chevere pero muy pequeñaEs bonita la lámpara pero muy pequeña
Charles –
You get what you pay for.I was looking for something just to occupy some space on my desk so I bought one of these. Only paid about $15. I got what I paid for, but the quality is pretty poor. The major complaint that I have is the center post in the globe is not close to being straight up-and-down.
Kindle Customer –
Nice for the price!This review is for the USB Powered Plasma Ball by “generic”, “style 1”. No “DC 5V 500mA Adapter” included.Judging by pictures, it looks exactly the same to me as other listings on HyperGizmo with similar prices (about $10 or less). One listing in particular looks exactly the same but the design on the box is different according to a picture. Most likely the same factory is making them but I certainly don’t know for sure.As a kid I always wanted a big plasma globe. This scratches the itch. It isn’t big but it’s a nice little sizeThe light in some of the customer pictures looks faint, but in a slightly dim room it looks pretty darn good. I estimate there are about 16 thin moving blue tendrils with pink ends (where they touch the globe) at all times. When touching the globe, there are up to three thick tendrils that will follow your fingers. The more fingers that are used, the more the blue tendrils tend to “flash” around and they become thinner. It’s also neat to look at the source of the tendrils at the center when not touching the globe. The tendrils extend from the pink colored source and move around it like little tornadoes.Mine works as expected. Like my other PC lighting, I don’t use it all the time. It’s probably been active for around 6-8 hours. I keep the USB plugged in and use the ON/OFF switch located on the plastic base. My PC case is black so this looks nice, with it’s black base, sitting on top.The USB is removable from the main unit and, since the box mentions a DC power adapter, I suppose the right type could be used. I have not tried to do so. (As advertised, this did not come with one included).For under $10 it is easily a nice little buy. Ideally, I’d like a comparable product with a more durable base than plastic but for that I would expect to pay more. For what I paid and received, I rate this at 5 stars.
Breaddrink –
Tried a couple. This was the best.*edit 3*Took delivery of the replacement, and this one does not shock. It is however slightly different in how it’s made.The interior of the inner tubing that emits the plasma tendrils seems to be dipped considerably more than any of the others, and as a result the plasma reaches down into the base as well as up and around the interior of the globe.Isn’t a problem as such, but does show the strange randomness of these units.. Up to and including the one that shocked us.Replaced the missing star, but it does seem to be a little luck of the draw like as to what you get.*edit*Third one shocked whoever touches the power input.Other 2 don’t.It’s pretty cheap, but the function is very impressive. Unlike some, the bulb on the interior is on a raised pillar and right in the center, meaning it emits evenly and attracts evenly.Very recommended.*edit* now the third I’ve purchased. Not from breakage either.. One as a gift, one for my middle kid, and now one for my youngest because it’s such coveted awesomeness :DI think this means it’s a recommendation. Still very very low priced and such good value. Still working all these years later. I think that means it gets bumped another star.*edit 2* slightly disappointing. The third one has the inside emitter glued in wonky and so it sends out the plasma more on the side where it’s closer. Will return and replace and see..
Matt H. –
Fun little toy to remove stress with bolts of lightning!This thing is great for a novelty desk-make. Just keep it away from super sensitive electronics or it may cause unforeseen consequences.