http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 19:38:34 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/20-Geodesic-Dome-Greenhouse/
20' Geodesic Dome Greenhouse - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/K4S8/H27LSAVO/FYYK4S8H27LSAVO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/K4S8/H27LSAVO/FYYK4S8H27LSAVO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYY/K4S8/H27LSAVO/FYYK4S8H27LSAVO.SMALL.jpg MrAdventure Geodesic Domes are awesome.  This Instructable will show you how I built a 20' dome for about $250, with the majority of that cost being the greenhouse plastic ($167 with shipping.)  That's right, the structure itself cost less than $100!  I will also write about what is wrong with this design, how ...
By: MrAdventure

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 08:59:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-Powered-Battery-Charger/
Pedal Powered Battery Charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/CPKZ/H1ZG7BSK/FCWCPKZH1ZG7BSK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/CPKZ/H1ZG7BSK/FCWCPKZH1ZG7BSK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/CPKZ/H1ZG7BSK/FCWCPKZH1ZG7BSK.SMALL.jpg ShutterBugger Introduction: Generate enough power to charge 12 volt batteries. There are increasing numbers of people who are behind on their utility bills and could have their electricity cut off. They need something to help reduce their dependence on the electric company, something that can also supplement win...
By: ShutterBugger

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 17:22:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Hydrogen-Gas-Clean-Burning-Inexpensive-Li/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/B0TT/H1ERMVD0/F5WB0TTH1ERMVD0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/B0TT/H1ERMVD0/F5WB0TTH1ERMVD0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/B0TT/H1ERMVD0/F5WB0TTH1ERMVD0.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight This video demonstrates a purely chemical process to produce large quantities of hydrogen gas from common, inexpensive chemicals. Hydrogen is a highly esteemed alternative fuel candidate because its combustion with atmospheric oxygen results in only clean water vapor, rather than carbon compounds as...
By: NightHawkInLight

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 02:28:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-educational-turbine/
How to Build an Educational Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/748Q/GYVDJPB5/F42748QGYVDJPB5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/748Q/GYVDJPB5/F42748QGYVDJPB5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/748Q/GYVDJPB5/F42748QGYVDJPB5.SMALL.jpg thekites We are second year Product Design Engineering students. Our challenge was to design and build a turbine which when placed in the wind tunnel provided,  would generate the most power. The turbine was designed with the idea to teach high school students how a variety of different numbers of blades aff...
By: thekites

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:43:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Unique-Wind-turbine-Very-adaptable-design/
Unique Wind turbine. Very adaptable design - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/QRCX/H1AH6HY8/FR2QRCXH1AH6HY8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/QRCX/H1AH6HY8/FR2QRCXH1AH6HY8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR2/QRCX/H1AH6HY8/FR2QRCXH1AH6HY8.SMALL.jpg james123cb This is my home made wind turbine. What makes this one special is that the  foils self adjust to maximize power. It rotates vertically instead of horizontally. (also known as a VAWT) .  There are many different designs on the INTERNET where the foils adjust, but this is my own unique design. What ma...
By: james123cb

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:44:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Countdown-timer-or-automatic-shutoff-switch-for-el/
Countdown timer or automatic shutoff switch for electric blanket or other electric device - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/G5E2/H0OJ3KRV/FIHG5E2H0OJ3KRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/G5E2/H0OJ3KRV/FIHG5E2H0OJ3KRV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIH/G5E2/H0OJ3KRV/FIHG5E2H0OJ3KRV.SMALL.jpg sculgin I wanted to be able to turn my electric blanket on for a limited amount of time without having to turn it off manually, in case I either lack the willpower to turn it off or fall asleep.   The result works beautifully.  The blanket turns itself off after a selected amount of time with a quiet click,...
By: sculgin

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:45:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Savonius-VAWT-to-Make-Electricity-2012-Upd/
Build a Savonius VAWT to Make Electricity 2012 Update - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/REEV/H0OIVDKF/FOFREEVH0OIVDKF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/REEV/H0OIVDKF/FOFREEVH0OIVDKF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/REEV/H0OIVDKF/FOFREEVH0OIVDKF.SMALL.jpg bhunter736 Once upon a time, I wrote an instructable on this subject and it has changed my life.  As things have progressed very slowly, to some it may have appeared that I fell off the planet.  To those that know me, it has been a difficult and arduous but rewarding process.  Here , I would like to again shar...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:09:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Axis-Wind-Turbine/
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/AYJI/GYVDJL3S/F3FAYJIGYVDJL3S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/AYJI/GYVDJL3S/F3FAYJIGYVDJL3S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/AYJI/GYVDJL3S/F3FAYJIGYVDJL3S.SMALL.jpg The Owls Wind Turbines are an effective way of harnessing energy from a natural source. Many companies are looking into 'green' energy alternatives as the price and cost to the environment of fossil fuels rise.  We are a team of second year Product Design Engineering students from Glasgow School of Art and ...
By: The Owls

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 17:10:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Introduction-25/
How to build a wind turbine. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/EPNC/GZ6I5BZU/FH5EPNCGZ6I5BZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/EPNC/GZ6I5BZU/FH5EPNCGZ6I5BZU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/EPNC/GZ6I5BZU/FH5EPNCGZ6I5BZU.SMALL.jpg The Butterflies Today I am going to show you how to build a functioning wind turbine. For our second year project we were given the task of producing a wind turbine that could power a small motor. Whichever team produced the most power would win the competition and prize.  Materials You need:  MDF board          ...
By: The Butterflies

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:08:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-wasp-wind-turbine/
How to build a 'wasp' wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/K0A3/GZ38JMQM/F8LK0A3GZ38JMQM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/K0A3/GZ38JMQM/F8LK0A3GZ38JMQM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/K0A3/GZ38JMQM/F8LK0A3GZ38JMQM.SMALL.jpg PDEwasps We are year 2 students studying Product Design Engineering at University of Glasgow/Glasgow School of Art.  Our brief was to design a wind powered generator in the most efficient manner.  And here is how we built ours! In short our wind turbine is a horizontal axis turbine with the addition of a noz...
By: PDEwasps

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:33:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-NozzleDiffuser-wind-turbine/
The Nozzle/Diffuser wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/CM40/GYQFMPS0/F0SCM40GYQFMPS0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/CM40/GYQFMPS0/F0SCM40GYQFMPS0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0S/CM40/GYQFMPS0/F0SCM40GYQFMPS0.SMALL.jpg thewindmills This is a step by step guide on how to  build a wind turbine by maximizing the wind speed using a nozzle/diffuser approach. This approach was considered through various testing and prototyping to try and increase the efficiency of the wind turbine. NOTE****Test video at step six**** Materials two...
By: thewindmills

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:20:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Freezer-Box-FridgeAir-con-/
Home Made Freezer Box Fridge/Air con . - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/CXDD/GYR366MS/FXPCXDDGYR366MS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/CXDD/GYR366MS/FXPCXDDGYR366MS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXP/CXDD/GYR366MS/FXPCXDDGYR366MS.SMALL.jpg Redstormx1 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Warning!!! Check your countrys refrigerant handling rules before you attempt this. If you live in Australia only attempt this if you are an Air con mechanic or Car mechanic with a refrigerant hand...
By: Redstormx1

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:38:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-build-High-powered-Solar-water-heater-from/
Easy to build High powered Solar water heater from C-band dish - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/3OTB/GYN8W8KL/F883OTBGYN8W8KL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/3OTB/GYN8W8KL/F883OTBGYN8W8KL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F88/3OTB/GYN8W8KL/F883OTBGYN8W8KL.SMALL.jpg jlantz6 This build can be divided into a few easy steps or subcomponents. The Dish, The tracking system, and the heat exchanger/collector. These are things you will need for this build 1. An old C-Band sattelite dish. These are still floating around in peoples yards and junk piles.If you ask some people wi...
By: jlantz6

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:20:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Home-Built-Biomass-Gasifier-for-Producing-Wood-G/
A Home-Built Biomass Gasifier for Producing Wood Gas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/O7ZI/GXFXP0RW/F2EO7ZIGXFXP0RW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/O7ZI/GXFXP0RW/F2EO7ZIGXFXP0RW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2E/O7ZI/GXFXP0RW/F2EO7ZIGXFXP0RW.SMALL.jpg mdavis19 I've built a lot of alternative energy projects over the years. See my web site at http://www.mdpub.com and my other instructables to see my home-built solar panels, wind turbine, improvised generator, and other projects. I've always wanted to build a wood or biomass gasifier too. Why? Well, the int...
By: mdavis19

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:03:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tesla-turbines-for-highschool-students/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/DC9A/GXL664HA/FL2DC9AGXL664HA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/DC9A/GXL664HA/FL2DC9AGXL664HA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL2/DC9A/GXL664HA/FL2DC9AGXL664HA.SMALL.jpg s_scotti Here are some photos of some Tesla Turbines my Highschool Engineering students created as part of their studies into mechanisms and power transfer. Their brief was to investigate experimental power generation systems and create a prototype using available materials. I have provided the Task Overview...
By: s_scotti

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jan 2012 03:46:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Electromagnetic-Pen/
Electromagnetic Pen - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/M3FJ/GX3MBZMG/FBBM3FJGX3MBZMG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/M3FJ/GX3MBZMG/FBBM3FJGX3MBZMG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/M3FJ/GX3MBZMG/FBBM3FJGX3MBZMG.SMALL.jpg alpe_97 This pen-like object turns into a magnet, an electromagnet. How it all works: When a DC power supply goes through a coil of magnet wire, some of the energy is stored around the coil in a field. Introducing my first instructable: Electromagnetic Pen! (Doesn't actually write. Just looks close to a pen...
By: alpe_97

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:32:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Sodium-Metal-HD-Video-Tutorial/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/LXYX/GSSOZWP5/F04LXYXGSSOZWP5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/LXYX/GSSOZWP5/F04LXYXGSSOZWP5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F04/LXYX/GSSOZWP5/F04LXYXGSSOZWP5.SMALL.jpg NightHawkInLight First some safety: The experiment described uses corrosive chemicals and mixtures capable of burning without presence of atmosphere. It should be done outdoors in cotton clothing as fire protection, with chemically resistant gloves, and of course lab goggles. In case of fire, wait for initial reac...
By: NightHawkInLight

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:24:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Alternative-Heat-from-Pond-Scum/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/8DZO/GS0483KM/FGY8DZOGS0483KM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/8DZO/GS0483KM/FGY8DZOGS0483KM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGY/8DZO/GS0483KM/FGY8DZOGS0483KM.SMALL.jpg flyingpuppy This year our pond has produced an overabundance of algae, and instead of simply trying to do something about the pond scum, I'm trying to figure out how to do something with the pond scum. In addition to using it in the compost bin, I'm making bricks for our wood stove. To do this, I made a brick m...
By: flyingpuppy

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2011 17:54:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Keep-Me-Cool-Portable-Air-Conditioning-Cooler-120V/
Keep Me Cool Portable Air Conditioning Cooler 120V - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/0M0B/GRFMV7KA/FP60M0BGRFMV7KA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/0M0B/GRFMV7KA/FP60M0BGRFMV7KA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/0M0B/GRFMV7KA/FP60M0BGRFMV7KA.SMALL.jpg digitalmonkeyman I have always wanted to have Air Conditioning  in my shed, I mainly use it for storage, but I am always in there looking for something!  I was also looking to have something I could take with me, wherever I go, like to a friends house if we just hang out in the garage of on the deck.  I really don't...
By: digitalmonkeyman

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 04:41:32 UTC 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...
By: Pushthatbolder

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:16:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Desktop-AirConditioner/
Mini Desktop AirConditioner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/QN5U/FHIK6H3W/FDGQN5UFHIK6H3W.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/QN5U/FHIK6H3W/FDGQN5UFHIK6H3W.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDG/QN5U/FHIK6H3W/FDGQN5UFHIK6H3W.SMALL.jpg farhanians Hi all..im farhan frm singapore and im 14 this year this is my first instructuble and i want it to be great Here is the MiNi Airconditioner ideal for desktop usage and only with a burger box smalleness!! gogo try one now and a Mini aircon is all yours What You Need You will need a .Burger styro...
By: farhanians

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:58:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Wind-Powered-Generator/
Small Wind Powered Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/P6OB/H2BMNOJ8/F94P6OBH2BMNOJ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/P6OB/H2BMNOJ8/F94P6OBH2BMNOJ8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/P6OB/H2BMNOJ8/F94P6OBH2BMNOJ8.SMALL.jpg ddavis662 As far back as I can remember, I've all ways wanted to make a wind generators. My 1st and only attempt was back in high school, when I had built one using wooden blades and turning a bicycle generator. So after getting hooked on Instructables .com and viewing other members wind mill projects, I've ...
By: ddavis662

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:47:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fusion-Jr-Home-Energy-Reactor/
Fusion Jr. Home Energy Reactor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/W9QW/GQ4EOGG6/FEDW9QWGQ4EOGG6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/W9QW/GQ4EOGG6/FEDW9QWGQ4EOGG6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/W9QW/GQ4EOGG6/FEDW9QWGQ4EOGG6.SMALL.jpg TheHomebrewGuru The “Fusion Jr.” Home Energy Reactor is in essence a mini-generator that derives its power off of combustible waste material (like paper, wood, yard clippings, and even some plastics) inspired by “Mr. Fusion” as seen in the movie “Back to the Future II”. The potential for energy generation is great,...
By: TheHomebrewGuru

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:21:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-I-use-the-Sun-to-Cool-my-House/
How I use the Sun to Cool my House. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/NDHP/FPIOL95E/FJ5NDHPFPIOL95E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/NDHP/FPIOL95E/FJ5NDHPFPIOL95E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/NDHP/FPIOL95E/FJ5NDHPFPIOL95E.SMALL.jpg Rob Patterson This instructable will show you how I converted a 240 volt rooftop Evaporative air conditioner to a Mobile unit run on my DIY 12 volt solar setup.My setup supports the 2 most important things in the house.The 12 volt Beer fridge and the Air Conditioner.Without either of these the summers here would ...
By: Rob Patterson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Jan 2009 03:56:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Walking-Beam-Stirling-engine/
Walking Beam Stirling engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/PCPG/GMIGFLJO/FWYPCPGGMIGFLJO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/PCPG/GMIGFLJO/FWYPCPGGMIGFLJO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWY/PCPG/GMIGFLJO/FWYPCPGGMIGFLJO.SMALL.jpg scraptopower I recently decided to build a walking beam engine. I was going to make it out of wood and tin cans, I wasn't sure how it would all fit together so I made a cardboard mock up. The cardboard mock up was pretty strong, so I thought, why not just try and use the cardboard to build it ? This engine is th...
By: scraptopower

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Apr 2011 09:56:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Stationary-Bike-Generator-from-Washing-Machine/
Stationary Bike Generator from Washing Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/M8NQ/GKS0W96M/F45M8NQGKS0W96M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/M8NQ/GKS0W96M/F45M8NQGKS0W96M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F45/M8NQ/GKS0W96M/F45M8NQGKS0W96M.SMALL.jpg andrew.spencer.2 When our old washing machine died, I couldn't bear to throw out the motor. So I did some digging and it turns out that they make ideal power generators. This instructable documents how I made an excersize bike that can power any household electrical appliance (depending of course on how hard you can...
By: andrew.spencer.2

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 02:50:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hollis-homemade-AC/
Home Made Air Conditioner I - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/01RE/FT3K6N2T/F7701REFT3K6N2T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/01RE/FT3K6N2T/F7701REFT3K6N2T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/01RE/FT3K6N2T/F7701REFT3K6N2T.SMALL.jpg hleon I was wanting an air conditioning unit for my tree house. So I thought, why buy a $250 A/C unit, when I could build my own? It is very low cost to operate, compared to a central a/c, and provides spot cooling/heating, only cooling/heating the areas you want to cool/heat, heatly. It is also eco frie...
By: hleon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Apr 2009 00:52:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-1000-watt-wind-turbine/
DIY 1000 watt wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/LIVO/TPOEP280OW1/FIGLIVOTPOEP280OW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/LIVO/TPOEP280OW1/FIGLIVOTPOEP280OW1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/LIVO/TPOEP280OW1/FIGLIVOTPOEP280OW1.SMALL.jpg sspence We built a 1000 watt wind turbine to help charge the battery bank that powers our offgrid home. It's a permanent magnet alternator, generating 3 phase ac, rectified to dc, and fed to a charge controller. The magnets spin with the wind, the coils are fixed, so no brushes or slip rings necessary. Bu...
By: sspence

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Jun 2006 05:33:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-your-swamp-cooler-overclock-it-50/
How to fix your swamp cooler ("Overclock" it 50%) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/F69N/F8AEQ6T22PZ/FEDF69NF8AEQ6T22PZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/F69N/F8AEQ6T22PZ/FEDF69NF8AEQ6T22PZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FED/F69N/F8AEQ6T22PZ/FEDF69NF8AEQ6T22PZ.SMALL.jpg vatosupreme Swamp coolers work ok until it reaches 94 degrees. At that point, they stop cooling as well, because the pump can not get enough water on the pads to keep them wet. So by increasing the amount of water going to the pads by 50% the unit cools the house down faster, and the pads don't dry out. Rep...
By: vatosupreme

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Jul 2006 04:28:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Flower-pot-one-way-air-flow-valve/
Flower pot one way air flow valve - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/QBUN/GO9ST5WD/FD1QBUNGO9ST5WD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/QBUN/GO9ST5WD/FD1QBUNGO9ST5WD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/QBUN/GO9ST5WD/FD1QBUNGO9ST5WD.SMALL.jpg Tince I recently fitted a 100mm extractor fan in a bathroom, having drilled a 120mm hole through the inside wall i found i had come through into the eves of the roof.  No problem I'll vent it through the sofit board and fix a standard grill to the outside. until the owner pointed out that the house was on...
By: Tince

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 May 2011 20:39:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Crocodiles-Bucket-Chain-Water-Pump/
The Crocodile's Bucket & Chain Water Pump - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/YW2V/GMIGG3A9/FDMYW2VGMIGG3A9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/YW2V/GMIGG3A9/FDMYW2VGMIGG3A9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDM/YW2V/GMIGG3A9/FDMYW2VGMIGG3A9.SMALL.jpg doctor croc We are The Crocodiles and this is our ‘bucket & chain’ style water pump. We are a group of Product Design Engineering students and were given the brief to construct a water pump which lifts 5 litres of water up a height of 600mm, in under 5 minutes, using the 24v motor provided. The winning team wou...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:46:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-Lantern-LEDs-powered-by-a-vertical-axis-wind/
Wind Lantern: LEDs powered by a vertical axis wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/8HD5/GLGCJBXR/FCG8HD5GLGCJBXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/8HD5/GLGCJBXR/FCG8HD5GLGCJBXR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/8HD5/GLGCJBXR/FCG8HD5GLGCJBXR.SMALL.jpg dustynrobots In this project, we’ll build a small, vertical-axis wind turbine, or VAWT for short. These are not as efficient as their horizontal-axis cousins, but they are better suited to urban environments where wind can come from all different directions.  Normally, when you give electricity to a motor, it s...
By: dustynrobots

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:18:05 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-coke-can-engine/
Simple coke can engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/TDJK/GKQ36CTM/FCUTDJKGKQ36CTM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/TDJK/GKQ36CTM/FCUTDJKGKQ36CTM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCU/TDJK/GKQ36CTM/FCUTDJKGKQ36CTM.SMALL.jpg scraptopower This is a simple coke can Stirling engine you can make in under an hour. No epoxy or RTV needed, just super-glue. It's all supported by steel wire, with spade connectors for all of the bearings. Important note: It has been found that aluminium drinks cans need additional cooling around the top beca...
By: scraptopower

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Mar 2011 22:39:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/My-Second-Stirling-Engine/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/V8XT/GINP9TTM/FMAV8XTGINP9TTM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/V8XT/GINP9TTM/FMAV8XTGINP9TTM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMA/V8XT/GINP9TTM/FMAV8XTGINP9TTM.SMALL.jpg Profanisaurus My second working stirling engine from tin cans 'n stuff, skip to about 1:10 if you just want the engine footage.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:37:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Lawnmower-Power-Generator-With-A-Twist/
Lawnmower Power Generator With A Twist - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/5BPE/GHI9CLRJ/FL65BPEGHI9CLRJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/5BPE/GHI9CLRJ/FL65BPEGHI9CLRJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL6/5BPE/GHI9CLRJ/FL65BPEGHI9CLRJ.SMALL.jpg cid2323 This is a 500 watt power generator big enough to power tools, and home electronics.  If you try plugging in kitchen appliances, heaters, window AC units etc....it will shut down, you need a 2k-3k watt power converter for large power comsumption appliances..  It's not difficult to build this pro...
By: cid2323

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:04:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-Turbine-1/
Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/DAIF/GFA3YDUF/FWLDAIFGFA3YDUF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/DAIF/GFA3YDUF/FWLDAIFGFA3YDUF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/DAIF/GFA3YDUF/FWLDAIFGFA3YDUF.SMALL.jpg 00MrNotWrong00 I'm very interested in freedom,  and anything you do not have to pay for. The wind is free ,  but turbines cost a lot ,  so here is how to build a ten foot diameter wind turbine on the cheap. Your tower needs an anchor Do not under any circumstances dig a hole more than 3 feet deep unless you h...
By: 00MrNotWrong00

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Oct 2010 01:10:49 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...
By: mdavis19

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:41:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Air-CoolerHeater/
Air Cooler/Heater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/IA9F/FFNEHN3N/FSWIA9FFFNEHN3N.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/IA9F/FFNEHN3N/FSWIA9FFFNEHN3N.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/IA9F/FFNEHN3N/FSWIA9FFFNEHN3N.SMALL.jpg videokid842 Too hot or too cold? Make it just right (and make Goldilocks proud) by building this dual-purpose device.Down here in Arizona, we've got some pretty hot summers, at around 120 degrees. And inside, it gets up to about 88, which is a bit hot for my taste, especially when I've got my computer on- then...
By: videokid842

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 May 2008 19:39:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-pipe-blades-and-rotor-for-HAWT-from-scrap/
PVC pipe blades and rotor for HAWT from scrap. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/Q7IE/GC7F5HFD/F5TQ7IEGC7F5HFD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/Q7IE/GC7F5HFD/F5TQ7IEGC7F5HFD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5T/Q7IE/GC7F5HFD/F5TQ7IEGC7F5HFD.SMALL.jpg Dr Qui   NOTE: This was a proof of concept project, just to show that it is possible to use the casting from an old washing machine to make a rotor, This project is now on hold until I finish my VAWT and other projects I am working on. I recently had an idea for a horizontal wind turbine.  ...
By: Dr Qui

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:05:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Mousetrap-Powered-Car/
Mousetrap Powered Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/NSMZ/GC5ZHB2S/FAFNSMZGC5ZHB2S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/NSMZ/GC5ZHB2S/FAFNSMZGC5ZHB2S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/NSMZ/GC5ZHB2S/FAFNSMZGC5ZHB2S.SMALL.jpg dustynrobots This project is from my upcoming book, Making Things Move.  In it, we’ll use the energy that a torsion spring can store to power a small car. Refer back to this main figure as you step through the recipe to build your own! I built about 60 of these simple kits to show people how to make and race mo...
By: dustynrobots

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:18:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/An-easy-to-build-Stirling-Engine-fan/
An easy to build Stirling Engine fan - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/Z1F0/GBVJ7WBN/FQLZ1F0GBVJ7WBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/Z1F0/GBVJ7WBN/FQLZ1F0GBVJ7WBN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQL/Z1F0/GBVJ7WBN/FQLZ1F0GBVJ7WBN.SMALL.jpg scraptopower The idea behind this instructable was to make an easy to build Stirling engine, that can be built by almost anyone. It runs on only one candle, which is a bonus, although I can't honestly say it moves much air! This engine is easier to build than my last one, and should be more reliable. Too...
By: scraptopower

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:46:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/VAWT-Lenz-type-Stage-1-Converting-wind-power-to-/
VAWT Lenz type. Stage 1. Converting wind power to rotary motion. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/UVM4/GB5HDQSV/FEWUVM4GB5HDQSV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/UVM4/GB5HDQSV/FEWUVM4GB5HDQSV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/UVM4/GB5HDQSV/FEWUVM4GB5HDQSV.SMALL.jpg Dr Qui Update April 2012 The first and foremost  thing I must to say is that Edwin Lenz deserves every single bit of credit for this turbine design. check out his website below, this build was based on his designs although I added my own outside the box style thinking to the build design and use of unconv...
By: Dr Qui

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:18:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-air-conditioner/
Homemade air conditioner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/I872/8W5EPA8L3XW/FSKI8728W5EPA8L3XW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/I872/8W5EPA8L3XW/FSKI8728W5EPA8L3XW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSK/I872/8W5EPA8L3XW/FSKI8728W5EPA8L3XW.SMALL.jpg ehensel1 Before I get started, I have to give props to Geoff Milburn, at http://www.gmilburn.ca/ac/ whose plan it was I copied. I'm not smart enough to think up something like this on my own. That being said, one of the places I work has no AC, but I'm allowed to have fans, so this seemed like a good proj...
By: ehensel1

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 7 Jul 2006 19:08:56 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/id/Building-a-Lenz2-turbine-from-recyled-materials/
Building a Lenz2 turbine from recycled materials - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/3J7I/GAB5Q8SN/F7X3J7IGAB5Q8SN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/3J7I/GAB5Q8SN/F7X3J7IGAB5Q8SN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7X/3J7I/GAB5Q8SN/F7X3J7IGAB5Q8SN.SMALL.jpg scraptopower This is a short instructable showing how I built a small lenz2 turbine from recycled materials. The Lenz turbine is a type of VAWT designed by Ed Lenz. See here for the full details. There's no generator yet, as I am converting an small induction motor to permanent magnet, this will be covered in an...
By: scraptopower

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:36:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-12V-Air-Conditioner---Cheap-and-easy!/
Portable 12V Air Conditioner --Cheap and easy! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/2ZUV/F54HJ6K0/FH42ZUVF54HJ6K0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/2ZUV/F54HJ6K0/FH42ZUVF54HJ6K0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/2ZUV/F54HJ6K0/FH42ZUVF54HJ6K0.SMALL.jpg CameronSS This project is my dad's $10 solution to a $500 solution to a $25,000 problem. As I have previously mentioned around the site, my Dad owns an electric 1979 Ford Courier pickup, and is cool enough to let me drive it around. We absolutely love it, and wouldn't trade it for a Tesla Roadster, but one of...
By: CameronSS

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Aug 2007 05:04:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Coke-Can-Stirling-Engine/
Build a Coke Can Stirling Engine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/PAG8/G8TCO7GT/F3OPAG8G8TCO7GT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/PAG8/G8TCO7GT/F3OPAG8G8TCO7GT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3O/PAG8/G8TCO7GT/F3OPAG8G8TCO7GT.SMALL.jpg scraptopower The Stirling engine is a heat engine invented by Robert Stirling in 1816, it's different from your car engine because the fuel is burned outside of the engine, which makes it much easier to build. There are Stirling engines which will run on the heat of your hand, although they are a little harder t...
By: scraptopower

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 May 2010 18:13:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Almost-Free-Solar-Hot-Air-Collector/
Almost Free Solar Hot Air Collector - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/QVC5/G8JEFYPP/F87QVC5G8JEFYPP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/QVC5/G8JEFYPP/F87QVC5G8JEFYPP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F87/QVC5/G8JEFYPP/F87QVC5G8JEFYPP.SMALL.jpg ecosteve I hate throwing anything out untill I have exhausted my mind, searched the web or visited Instructables for other potential uses. I have not found and hot air collectors made from light fixtures so here you go. Electric Car Conversion; http://goeving.blogspot.com/ YouTube Solar Hot Air Collector...
By: ecosteve

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:06:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Coffee-cup-model-wind-charger/
Build a coffee cup model wind charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/93H6/G8B8SHJA/F1693H6G8B8SHJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/93H6/G8B8SHJA/F1693H6G8B8SHJA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/93H6/G8B8SHJA/F1693H6G8B8SHJA.SMALL.jpg scraptopower Ever wanted to build a wind charger but not sure where to start ? Well now you can enter the world of wind power with this mini model wind charger that produces around 75milli watts of green recycled power. Easily constructed and made of lightweight materials so particularly suited to gusty location...
By: scraptopower

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:19:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-free-bike-light/
Battery "free" bike light. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/FDWQ/G68GXS10/FZFFDWQG68GXS10.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/FDWQ/G68GXS10/FZFFDWQG68GXS10.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/FDWQ/G68GXS10/FZFFDWQG68GXS10.SMALL.jpg onrust   Step up and get your own "dynamo hum"...(FZ).  All jokes aside, its a simple dynamo light mounted to a Planet Bike light bracket.  On about 6 cranks I get 20 to 25 minutes of light.   There is a 3.6 volt NiMH rechargeable battery that comes in the light.  SO, by free I refer to your out of pocket...
By: onrust

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