http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 12:42:02 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/vertical-wind-power/
vertical wind power - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/P1NG/H2MYLSAQ/FYTP1NGH2MYLSAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/P1NG/H2MYLSAQ/FYTP1NGH2MYLSAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/P1NG/H2MYLSAQ/FYTP1NGH2MYLSAQ.SMALL.jpg zaheerpanhwer There are actually two different designs out there. One’s called a Savonius rotor, which essentially, if you take a 55-gallon drum and cut it in half, then offset the two halves and put them on a shaft that rotates, you’ve built a Savonius rotor. It’s similar to an anemometer. A lot of what we see t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 01:15:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dual-stator-smart-drive-wind-turbine/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/YAQP/H1PITA31/FC9YAQPH1PITA31.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/YAQP/H1PITA31/FC9YAQPH1PITA31.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC9/YAQP/H1PITA31/FC9YAQPH1PITA31.SMALL.jpg benmurton This wind turbine is made out of recycled smart drive washing machine motors. it is capable of make 1.6 kw max. all the materials i found around our house. the blades are made out of laminated wood that i carved myself. all the electronic controls i built myself and most of the designs are on the in...
By: benmurton

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 02:57:18 PDT 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 01:59:35 PDT 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 10:22:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Volo-Stirling-Engine/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/6ZBE/H1QMLMS6/FO96ZBEH1QMLMS6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/6ZBE/H1QMLMS6/FO96ZBEH1QMLMS6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/6ZBE/H1QMLMS6/FO96ZBEH1QMLMS6.SMALL.jpg volo Solid CAD model of a 1KW Stirling Engine.
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 13:15:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-drive-wind-turbine-3/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/AKGI/H1QMLDDV/FY9AKGIH1QMLDDV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/AKGI/H1QMLDDV/FY9AKGIH1QMLDDV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY9/AKGI/H1QMLDDV/FY9AKGIH1QMLDDV.SMALL.jpg benmurton This is a relitivly cheap high powered wind turbine that used recycaled washing machine motors to generate clean green energy. the frame i designed and made myself it involves a self furling tail to protect the turbine from exesive wind but still been cheap as some of the metal came out of the washi...
By: benmurton

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 14:30:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/WIRING-THE-COILS-IN-3-PHASES-AXIAL-FLUX-GENERATORS/
WIRING THE COILS IN 3 PHASES AXIAL FLUX GENERATORS - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/5SMV/H1KH9XGO/FBP5SMVH1KH9XGO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/5SMV/H1KH9XGO/FBP5SMVH1KH9XGO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBP/5SMV/H1KH9XGO/FBP5SMVH1KH9XGO.SMALL.jpg Happy2Think There are a lot of instructions in how to make an AXIAL FLUX GENERATORS, but what they are lacking is a clear explanation on HOW TO WIRE THE COILS. I know that because I have been researching about the theme, and it was a hard work.  When at last  I figured out how the COILS ARE WIRED, I maked these...
By: Happy2Think

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:11:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Savonius-make-one-from-old-CDs-DVDs/
Savonius make one from old CDs DVDs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/45EU/H1ERN0L6/FLC45EUH1ERN0L6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/45EU/H1ERN0L6/FLC45EUH1ERN0L6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/45EU/H1ERN0L6/FLC45EUH1ERN0L6.SMALL.jpg Happy2Think I felt the need to make this instructable after searching in INSTRUCTABLES and other pages of the WWW and not having satisfied my need of knowledge I decided to make one and on the way of making it, why not take pictures and make an INSTRUCTABLE as well. Sentí la necesidad de hacer este instructivo...
By: Happy2Think

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:00:23 PDT 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 »]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:28:24 PDT 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 16:44:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-powered-washing-machine-Mark-2-improved-sp/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/YYT1/H130PCQ6/FGBYYT1H130PCQ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/YYT1/H130PCQ6/FGBYYT1H130PCQ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGB/YYT1/H130PCQ6/FGBYYT1H130PCQ6.SMALL.jpg Organikmechanic Wash day will never be the same again. Easy to make bicycle-powered washing machine all from recycled materials.  Read, think, cycle and wash clothes all at the same time using zero electrical energy and no bill. All water goes directly onto the plants in the front garden and once a year I take the ...
By: Organikmechanic

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Apr 2012 03:22:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Windmill/
Simple Windmill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/DIOX/H18FRFDD/FYWDIOXH18FRFDD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/DIOX/H18FRFDD/FYWDIOXH18FRFDD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYW/DIOX/H18FRFDD/FYWDIOXH18FRFDD.SMALL.jpg Kaushiklsk Have you ever wanted to generate and use your own power?..Well this instructable shows you to make your own power generating windmill Here is the list of things you may need... 1. A DC motor 2. A blade for the motor 3. LED 4. Screwdriver (minus) and spanner 5. Zephyr Mechanix Parts Zephyr Mechanix...
By: Kaushiklsk

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:35:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Pedal-Powered-Washing-Machine-Mark/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/JLPM/H11WJDWJ/FFKJLPMH11WJDWJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/JLPM/H11WJDWJ/FFKJLPMH11WJDWJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFK/JLPM/H11WJDWJ/FFKJLPMH11WJDWJ.SMALL.jpg Organikmechanic KISS = Keep it Simple Stupid = A good basis for any engineering project. Our washing machine electronics had ceased to function but mechanically it was perfect.  We were already working towards an electricity-free household and I had and old bicycle, which was just standing idle in the outbuildings....
By: Organikmechanic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:54:02 PDT 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...
By: bhunter736

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 22:09:19 PDT 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 »]]> Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:45:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-generator/
How to build a generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/C9NL/H0KL4JC5/F3SC9NLH0KL4JC5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/C9NL/H0KL4JC5/F3SC9NLH0KL4JC5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/C9NL/H0KL4JC5/F3SC9NLH0KL4JC5.SMALL.jpg wsollish Materials needed -electrical tape -a magnet -Copper wire -2 electrical wires -A light bulb -Something to wrap the copper wire around ( a weight). -Scissors - A wooden rod - A shoelace (optional). Wrapping the copper wire Take your copper wire and wrap it around something ( I used a weight). Once ...
By: wsollish

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Apr 2012 09:25:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Fuel-Efficient-Stove/
How to Build a Fuel Efficient Stove - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/M241/H0FLIS6X/FWCM241H0FLIS6X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/M241/H0FLIS6X/FWCM241H0FLIS6X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWC/M241/H0FLIS6X/FWCM241H0FLIS6X.SMALL.jpg KSanders8 Attached is a step by step manual on how to create a fuel efficient stove. It was created for a community in a village called Ngyeku, near Arusha in Tanzania but I think that this manual could potentially help others to build these stoves in community all over the world. Hopefully it proves helpful ...
By: KSanders8

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Mar 2012 03:14:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cooler-Powered-LED/
Cooler Powered LED - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/S99C/H0A00IQY/FO3S99CH0A00IQY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/S99C/H0A00IQY/FO3S99CH0A00IQY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO3/S99C/H0A00IQY/FO3S99CH0A00IQY.SMALL.jpg azharz Hey Friends,                        Wanna make a LED that runs on cooler power? So this instructable is for you. Things You will need: 1.Cooler (of-course because we need high power of air to light an led.) 2.Magnetic Motor 3. A Small fan that fits on magnetic motor 4.LED  (you can also use another...
By: azharz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:02:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Modern-Radiant-Energy-Simple-Circuit-And-Setup/
Modern Radiant Energy Antenna Simple Circuit And Setup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SMALL.jpg benji.abrams In this instructable I'll show you how to build a simple Tesla-based antenna or radiant energy receiver and also give a diagram for a simple circuit that can work with it in the exact manner as Tesla explains in his patent. "All peoples everywhere should have free energy sources." -- Nikola Tesla ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:04:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/One-line-electricity/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SMALL.jpg benji.abrams I use the inner circuit of a plasma ball to Power this old broken toy I had laying around at home with only one line and no ground  Plus I got a really cool spark Try to see which things you can power with the inner circuit of a plasma ball and tell me what you found out
By: benji.abrams

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Mar 2012 04:24:43 PDT 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 09:10:32 PST 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 07:08:28 PST 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 02:43:49 PST 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 02:33:25 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Aerofoil-Lift-Wind-Turbine/
Aerofoil Lift Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/GH2U/GYVDJP81/FYLGH2UGYVDJP81.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/GH2U/GYVDJP81/FYLGH2UGYVDJP81.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/GH2U/GYVDJP81/FYLGH2UGYVDJP81.SMALL.jpg The Seagulls This is a step by step guide detailing how to build a wind turbine, using aerofoils to create lift, and turn the turbine. The design has been tested and optimised. Materials The following materials were used in creating the turbine; Generator MDF Acrylic (5mm sheets) Styrene (1mm sheets) Acrylic...
By: The Seagulls

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:12:06 PST 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 14:20:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Team-Ladybirds-Wind-Turbine-Project-PDE2-GSA-201/
Team Ladybirds - Wind Turbine Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/SU2J/GYVDJIH7/FBJSU2JGYVDJIH7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/SU2J/GYVDJIH7/FBJSU2JGYVDJIH7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBJ/SU2J/GYVDJIH7/FBJSU2JGYVDJIH7.SMALL.jpg teamladybirds Brief To design and make a wind powered generator in the most efficient manner. The energy generated by the device will be determined by measuring the highest power output available from the generator as measured by the product of the generator's voltage and current. Transmission - Step 1 - Mater...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:41:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Wind-Turbine/
Miniature Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/HDUV/GZ0BWAAU/F71HDUVGZ0BWAAU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/HDUV/GZ0BWAAU/F71HDUVGZ0BWAAU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/HDUV/GZ0BWAAU/F71HDUVGZ0BWAAU.SMALL.jpg The Parachutes It should be noted that this turbine is designed as a prototype for use in a wind tunnel. The wind speed in the tunnel is much greater than average wind speed in most areas. If you wish to build this turbine for use outside, we recommend that you use a lower ratio gearbox. For this project you will...
By: The Parachutes

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:10:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/simple-wireless-electricity/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/6B3X/GZPBLSL3/F6J6B3XGZPBLSL3.SMALL.jpg benji.abrams i built a small circuit made out of 1 capacitor 220uf 200v and 4 diodes rl 207 and 1 white led 3v put together like this one just with out the led in this link : energy device # 5  when i put it next to plasma ball that you can buy anywhere! the led lights up and the closer you get The antenna to th...
By: benji.abrams

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:35:23 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-USB-battery-charger-for-cell-phone-batterie/
DIY USB battery charger for cell phone Lithium ion batteries from a wireless mouse charger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/NFR5/GYQFRU43/F1MNFR5GYQFRU43.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/NFR5/GYQFRU43/F1MNFR5GYQFRU43.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1M/NFR5/GYQFRU43/F1MNFR5GYQFRU43.SMALL.jpg Grasshopper1221 This a great way to charge up cell phone batteries without a cell phone, most cell phone AC adapters will not charge a battery efficiently as they are around 5 volts DC the phone itself has the battery charger inside of it. But I find these batteries have allot of uses around the home or man cave. T...
By: Grasshopper1221

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:45:18 PST 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 »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:38:14 PST 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 09:20:42 PST 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 05:03:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Geodesic-Dome-Greenhouse-Part-10-ROCKET-MASS-H/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/X6MI/GXQPMUYM/F48X6MIGXQPMUYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/X6MI/GXQPMUYM/F48X6MIGXQPMUYM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F48/X6MI/GXQPMUYM/F48X6MIGXQPMUYM.SMALL.jpg web4deb This details how I build a Rocket Mass Heater for my geodesic dome greenhouse.  It's quite amazing how efficiently it burns and the heat that it generates! Below is the transcript from the video: Welcome Back! This segment details the rocket mass heater construction for the Geodesic Dome Greenhou...
By: web4deb

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:11:22 PST 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 »]]> Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:46:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-AUTOMATIC-TRANSFER-SWITCH-FOR-GENERATOR/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/6NJY/GXA6SOAP/FOL6NJYGXA6SOAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/6NJY/GXA6SOAP/FOL6NJYGXA6SOAP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOL/6NJY/GXA6SOAP/FOL6NJYGXA6SOAP.SMALL.jpg mickeywebpr plans pictures diagrams all in a zip file build your own ats with cheap items.
By: mickeywebpr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:57:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Save-Money-with-thisInverter-variable-speed-mod-t/
Save Money, with this Inverter variable speed mod to your pool pump - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/AP0L/GWF6ETFF/FAQAP0LGWF6ETFF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/AP0L/GWF6ETFF/FAQAP0LGWF6ETFF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/AP0L/GWF6ETFF/FAQAP0LGWF6ETFF.SMALL.jpg waynemov There are commercially available units which use an VFD inverter to vary the speed of your pool pump, and although they provide great savings, being a DIY-er i wanted to have a go on my own, and try and simplify the whole unit. I highly recommend checking out the commercial product from FUTURE WAVE...
By: waynemov

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Dec 2011 07:57:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Generator-that-can-power-LED-bulb/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/6C6F/GWF60N0M/F3A6C6FGWF60N0M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/6C6F/GWF60N0M/F3A6C6FGWF60N0M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/6C6F/GWF60N0M/F3A6C6FGWF60N0M.SMALL.jpg sidgupta THIS is my first instructable so plz be kind with the comments. Also sorry for the poor picture quality. This is an instructable that tells you how to make a simple electric generator using only a motor, LED bulb and a wheel. THINGS YOU NEED *ordinary electric motor *LED bulb (not a blue or white LE...
By: sidgupta

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:43:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-12v-Solar-Station/
Homemade 12v Solar Station - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/GXDS/GW3X2H4P/F0HGXDSGW3X2H4P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/GXDS/GW3X2H4P/F0HGXDSGW3X2H4P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0H/GXDS/GW3X2H4P/F0HGXDSGW3X2H4P.SMALL.jpg hunter13 Want some clean, efficient, and portable power? Follow these steps to make your own homemade n' handy power station. You'll need: a 12v battery, a 12v solar regulator, some wire, a 12v female plug, and a solar panel. From my experience, a 20w 12v 5000mah solar panel should give you ample power. Of c...
By: hunter13

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:24:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Lemon-Powered-Clock/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/27CM/GVXH5LJ7/FJX27CMGVXH5LJ7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/27CM/GVXH5LJ7/FJX27CMGVXH5LJ7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/27CM/GVXH5LJ7/FJX27CMGVXH5LJ7.SMALL.jpg pookyboo Things You will Need: *2 lemons *thin copper wire (no coating) *2 big paper clips *2 pennies *small digital LCD clock The Steps: 1)Wires. Attach one paper clip to a wire and set it aside. Attach another wire to one of the pennies. Wrap it in several directions to make sure you get a good contact. S...
By: pookyboo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 9 Dec 2011 09:20:15 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Hybrid-Design-PhotovoltaicEolic-for-rural-commun/
Hybrid Design: Photovoltaic/Eolic for rural communities - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/U5U3/GP7IES6D/FHEU5U3GP7IES6D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/U5U3/GP7IES6D/FHEU5U3GP7IES6D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/U5U3/GP7IES6D/FHEU5U3GP7IES6D.SMALL.jpg Supernatural This is an adaptation to a formal Paper published by the Universidad del Nordeste, Corrientes, Argentina. It starts with this: Diseño de un sistema híbrido solar-eólico para proveer de energía a una comunidad. (Design of an hybrid solar-eolic system to provide energy to a community) Sogari, Noemí ...
By: Supernatural

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:24:16 PST 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 »]]> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:32:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Continous-flow-Aluminum-Smelter/
Continous flow Aluminum Smelter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/X6SS/GUQ4JNOQ/F4BX6SSGUQ4JNOQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/X6SS/GUQ4JNOQ/F4BX6SSGUQ4JNOQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4B/X6SS/GUQ4JNOQ/F4BX6SSGUQ4JNOQ.SMALL.jpg daveand5 This instructible has no photos, only drawings. This unit I Built in the late 70's for melting aluminum transmissions, bumpers and such. The unit was about 4 ft square and 6 ft tall, would accept whole transmissions that that had been drained of oil, and automobile bumpers thru its 36" feed chute. ...
By: daveand5

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:49:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Electricity-from-your-yard/
Electricity from your yard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/HGGH/GUQ4G80Y/F4HHGGHGUQ4G80Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/HGGH/GUQ4G80Y/F4HHGGHGUQ4G80Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4H/HGGH/GUQ4G80Y/F4HHGGHGUQ4G80Y.SMALL.jpg daveand5 After following some links around the net that peaked my curiosity I came upon something that all my schooling and instincts said "no way". So naturally I decided to try it and the results were simply amazing. You can get electricity from your yard, and almost anything in it. so here's what I did, t...
By: daveand5

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 Nov 2011 11:49:57 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Combining-my-small-solar-panels-and-wind-generator/
Combining my small solar panels and wind generator. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/BEAY/GUA4M3OE/F4TBEAYGUA4M3OE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/BEAY/GUA4M3OE/F4TBEAYGUA4M3OE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/BEAY/GUA4M3OE/F4TBEAYGUA4M3OE.SMALL.jpg ddavis662 I've parallel wired the combined solar panels and the wind generator. I have a blocking diode to the wind generator inline between it and the solar panels. The 12 volt plug from the trickle charger has a blocking diode and an LED that blinks when there is power being generated. The power being gene...
By: ddavis662

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:32:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Rollogator-for-turning-wetted-newspapers-into/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/3WUI/GU3UHWEK/FO83WUIGU3UHWEK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/3WUI/GU3UHWEK/FO83WUIGU3UHWEK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO8/3WUI/GU3UHWEK/FO83WUIGU3UHWEK.SMALL.jpg Ricardo da Vinci “The Rollogator”  The “Rollogator” by Richard Lakin-Inzunza Having recently removed my gas fires and bought a potbelly stove, because I can’t afford gas any more, and it was something I’d been planning on for years and finally got round to, after throwing myself in at the deep end and having...
By: Ricardo da Vinci

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:38:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/My-five-blade-windmill/
My five blade windmill...: - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/7L35/GTQVOPZG/F8R7L35GTQVOPZG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/7L35/GTQVOPZG/F8R7L35GTQVOPZG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/7L35/GTQVOPZG/F8R7L35GTQVOPZG.SMALL.jpg eddyjacobsen Well, this is the beginning av my windmill, that initially seems so easy, all the way to the alternation consideration, and thanks to Mike on the net, I understood that I had to rethink the electic power system, and use PMA - permanent magnet alternater - that I am looking ofr now. On the other ha...
By: eddyjacobsen

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:34:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-build-cheap-VHS-tape-WINDBELT-generator/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/JZZI/GTSF1ACF/F3VJZZIGTSF1ACF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/JZZI/GTSF1ACF/F3VJZZIGTSF1ACF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3V/JZZI/GTSF1ACF/F3VJZZIGTSF1ACF.SMALL.jpg Mladen_solar Micro windbelt generator is the cheapest and easiest DIY project for generation of wind energy. Even with its limited output capacity, small wind-belt can be used in situations where other wind generators would normally give no useful power output. Especially while camping or sailing, windbelt gene...
By: Mladen_solar

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 15 Oct 2011 10:32:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Home-Made-Slipring-for-wind-turbine/
Home Made Slipring for wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/47QM/GTQZIW5Y/FF847QMGTQZIW5Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/47QM/GTQZIW5Y/FF847QMGTQZIW5Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/47QM/GTQZIW5Y/FF847QMGTQZIW5Y.SMALL.jpg chartley4 This is my first instructable so please be kind :) Easy to make slipring for wind turbine Items Used 2 small bearings (obtained from a kids scooter wheels) 2 lengths of wire (red and black(but is optional)) Electrical tape Some kind of non conductive spacer( i used a rubber ring from a pack i got...
By: chartley4

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2011 04:39:47 PDT 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

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