http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 22:23:27 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Build-A-wind-Turbine-From-Recycled-Scrap-Me/
How to- Wind Turbine Made from Scrap Metal... - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/49A1/GR6ZJMCJ/FT149A1GR6ZJMCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/49A1/GR6ZJMCJ/FT149A1GR6ZJMCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/49A1/GR6ZJMCJ/FT149A1GR6ZJMCJ.SMALL.jpg Pushthatbolder This is my first Instructable so bare with me. This following Instructable is for A Wind Turbine that i Designed and Made out of Salvaged and Recycled Materials (Materials mostly from a salvage yard http://bit.ly/oOPO1e ) Because of the nature of the materials,everybody building them this way will...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:16:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Improvised-DC-Generator-Build/
My Improvised DC Generator Build - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/CX25/GDTLE0CR/FEOCX25GDTLE0CR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/CX25/GDTLE0CR/FEOCX25GDTLE0CR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEO/CX25/GDTLE0CR/FEOCX25GDTLE0CR.SMALL.jpg mdavis19 This is an improvised DC generator I built from an old gas-powered lawn edger and a permanent magnet DC motor. The inspiration behind this generator was to have a cheap way to charge up my battery banks on days when the weather is cloudy and calm, and my solar panels and wind turbine aren't pro...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:41:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/wind-powered-generator/
wind powered generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/9XGJ/GCI8L2C6/FPL9XGJGCI8L2C6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/9XGJ/GCI8L2C6/FPL9XGJGCI8L2C6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPL/9XGJ/GCI8L2C6/FPL9XGJGCI8L2C6.SMALL.jpg crazy_jim To begin with , i always liked to see windmills and stuff that works with the wind and so i tried to make something on my own . In the begining I just made a small wind turbine with no other purpose but to spin freely . Then I thought why not making something that can use the wind energy and convert...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:42:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Upcycle-your-old-PC-fans-into-mini-wind-generators/
Upcycle your old PC fans into mini wind generators - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/JNSW/GAJDEOA8/FQBJNSWGAJDEOA8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/JNSW/GAJDEOA8/FQBJNSWGAJDEOA8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQB/JNSW/GAJDEOA8/FQBJNSWGAJDEOA8.SMALL.jpg scraptopower Have stacks of old computer equipment gather dust ? Now you can put some of it to use! This instructable shows you how to use PC fans as mini wind generators for recharging solar lights and ni-cads. You'll need some basic soldering skills, but this is otherwise a very easy project. My little wind g...
By: scraptopower

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:41:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/how-to-generate-2500watts-220volts-5060hz-using-i/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif a mini or portable hydro generator continuously generating 2500watts power at 220volts 50/60hz AC power, enough to run household equipments, also, ability to connect-in-series or parallel another portable generator for added power or backup unit.
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:50:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/when-converting-a-dc-car-alternator-to-ac-how-much/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif I3uckwheat my dad wants to know this for a wind generator
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:29:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/Wind-harmonic-generator/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif sugarandfat I had this idea a while ago. There's a nylon strap strung between two trees. It's let's say 2 cm wide and 5 meters long. A strong wind is blowing across it so that the strap is resonating, displacing through, say, 20 cm at 10 Hz. What is the maximum power involved? If you had one or more wire coi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Aug 2009 16:03:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Paper-Plate-and-Pop-Bottle-Savonius-Wind-Turbine/
A Paper Plate and Pop Bottle Savonius Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/EP5T/FX55749C/FO2EP5TFX55749C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/EP5T/FX55749C/FO2EP5TFX55749C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/EP5T/FX55749C/FO2EP5TFX55749C.SMALL.jpg egbertfitzwilly Build a vertical axis windmill from cardboard and recycled pop bottles to experiment with wind power generation.Small wind turbines have lower energy output than commercial wind turbines, such as those found in wind farms. Commercial generators in the 5-50W range are available for boat or caravan us...
By: egbertfitzwilly

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 03:09:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-wind-turbine/
simple wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/BUNQ/FUPUPCBC/FR7BUNQFUPUPCBC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/BUNQ/FUPUPCBC/FR7BUNQFUPUPCBC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR7/BUNQ/FUPUPCBC/FR7BUNQFUPUPCBC.SMALL.jpg knoxarama Knox co. presents the next energy source, the wind turbine. But what makes this different? This instructable will also show you how to make a hanger so it can rotate into the wind, maximizing efficiency. Materials and tools You need: A long, thin piece of wood a working fan a long, thin metal tub...
By: knoxarama

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 May 2009 22:16:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Tips-on-wind-power/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/MWKD/FQJZKYW1/F8DMWKDFQJZKYW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/MWKD/FQJZKYW1/F8DMWKDFQJZKYW1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8D/MWKD/FQJZKYW1/F8DMWKDFQJZKYW1.SMALL.jpg cyc4015 I am looking for tips on creating a small windmill to charge a twelve volt battery. what is the best type of motor to use? Does anyone know how to make a charging circuit, so that even when the winds are low, it can charge the battery? What is the best type of battery? Are there any other questions...
By: cyc4015

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Jan 2009 20:51:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/V8-4quot-vawtsavoniusvertical-axiswind-turbin/
V8-4" vawt,savonius,vertical axis,wind turbine,ametek) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/ON2B/FMZA9MOF/FBMON2BFMZA9MOF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/ON2B/FMZA9MOF/FBMON2BFMZA9MOF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBM/ON2B/FMZA9MOF/FBMON2BFMZA9MOF.SMALL.jpg faroun http://www.vawt.tk Guys Don't Get sick Of me, But After making the V8-3" I realized that the Vanes are not able to hold onto all the wind that comes near it, that was due to when i expanded the middel section it flattened the vanes in the middel, so i designed the V8-4" in a way that when i expand i...
By: faroun

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 1 Nov 2008 21:57:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/V8-vawtsavoniusvertical-axiswindturbineametek/
V8 vawt,savonius,vertical axis,windturbine,ametek) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/HA9K/FLROK89K/FKZHA9KFLROK89K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/HA9K/FLROK89K/FKZHA9KFLROK89K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKZ/HA9K/FLROK89K/FKZHA9KFLROK89K.SMALL.jpg faroun http://www.vawt.tk After making the V10 I realized that off the shelf, cheap dc Motor requires alot of RPM, I do not want to gear something made of so light material that it does not have the mass to sustain the rotation, so I decided to design and build one that has more RPM yet has the same Blade ...
By: faroun

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Oct 2008 15:59:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/V10_vawtsavoniusvertical_axiswindturbineamete/
V10 (vawt,savonius,vertical axis,windturbine,ametek) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/CZZU/FLE1AN0M/FJJCZZUFLE1AN0M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/CZZU/FLE1AN0M/FJJCZZUFLE1AN0M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJJ/CZZU/FLE1AN0M/FJJCZZUFLE1AN0M.SMALL.jpg faroun http://www.vawt.tk Here we go again, building another vawt.With this one I am hoping to get the 100 watts.Here is how I did it.First we need:--5 pvc tube. size 3"X10' (hardware store)$48--3 bike wheels. size 12" (junk yard or ask your kid to use their bikes for a minute) maybe $5--Ametek38 volt (eba...
By: faroun

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Sep 2008 21:24:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Faroun-Lenz-v2-Vertical-Axis-Wind-Turbine/
Faroun Lenz v2 Vertical Axis Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/9OT4/FIHVM8A7/FH09OT4FIHVM8A7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/9OT4/FIHVM8A7/FH09OT4FIHVM8A7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/9OT4/FIHVM8A7/FH09OT4FIHVM8A7.SMALL.jpg faroun http://www.vawt.tk keep in mind that this one is easier to build than my Savonius.i kept it very basic.to build the turbine, you need the following material:-3 bicycle 29" wheels $5.00-12 lamminate flooring $20.00 ( .25"x8"x4'.4") -Various sizes of screws $7.00-3" PVC cut in 2 $50.00 or (cardboard ...
By: faroun

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:49:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/community/Connecting-small-generators-in-series/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Asbestos Hi all,I'd like to make a bunch of small generators, like Pleech turbines, for example. Each one might only be producing a couple volts and however much power. What is the best way to connect them together to get their combined power?I was thinking that I could just give each generator its own recti...
By: Asbestos

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 May 2008 13:42:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Savonius-turbine/
Cardboard Savonius Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/58IV/FCEIM1LP/FZK58IVFCEIM1LP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/58IV/FCEIM1LP/FZK58IVFCEIM1LP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZK/58IV/FCEIM1LP/FZK58IVFCEIM1LP.SMALL.jpg rhackenb Goal: build a Savonius wind turbine made out of cardboard to see whatworks. This is for the turbine only and not the generator itself. The main photo you see is the goal.The need for a working model grew out of frustration trying tojury-rig various designs of a Savonius turbine that in the end wou...
By: rhackenb

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2008 22:42:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Windbelt-Redux--21st-Century-Micro-Power-Generatio/
Windbelt Redux 21st Century Micro Power Generation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/WSKF/FC2BTREL/F08WSKFFC2BTREL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/WSKF/FC2BTREL/F08WSKFFC2BTREL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F08/WSKF/FC2BTREL/F08WSKFFC2BTREL.SMALL.jpg Tool Using Animal This is my second iteration of Shawn Frayne's Windbelt generator, my first can be found here. This version is designed to utilise cross ventilation in a house. A Windbelt is an oscillatory wind generator working on the principal of aeroelastic flutter.Here's a link if you're not familiar with Shaw...
By: Tool Using Animal

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Feb 2008 21:35:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Faroun-Savonius-Wind-Turbine/
Faroun Savonius Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/D6MO/FAKWPBN0/FR5D6MOFAKWPBN0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/D6MO/FAKWPBN0/FR5D6MOFAKWPBN0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR5/D6MO/FAKWPBN0/FR5D6MOFAKWPBN0.SMALL.jpg faroun http://www.vawt.tk Alternative energy is a must in the future and all of us would like to challange the idea that we can not change and be efficeint.so i am taking that chllange to create my own style of Savonius wind generator.in this Instructable i will include the steps that will achieve my Farou...
By: faroun

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2007 02:52:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Chispito-Wind-Generator/
Chispito Wind Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/E5SK/TQQEP27TQ3M/F0PE5SKTQQEP27TQ3M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/E5SK/TQQEP27TQ3M/F0PE5SKTQQEP27TQ3M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/E5SK/TQQEP27TQ3M/F0PE5SKTQQEP27TQ3M.SMALL.jpg velacreations The Chispito Wind Generator was designed to be simple and efficient with fast and easy construction. There are no limits to what you can do with wind power. There is nothing more rewarding and empowering than making a wind powered generator from scrap materials. Most of the tools and materials in...
By: velacreations

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