http://www.instructables.com Tue, 29 May 2012 06:06:30 PDT BLOX v1.01 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/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...
By: teamladybirds

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 09:41:51 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/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 08:16:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mini-Ecologic-Generator-MEG/
Mini Ecologic Generator (MEG) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/DJ0A/GQZJN4D8/FC5DJ0AGQZJN4D8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/DJ0A/GQZJN4D8/FC5DJ0AGQZJN4D8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC5/DJ0A/GQZJN4D8/FC5DJ0AGQZJN4D8.SMALL.jpg Ger de la Mora Since I read a book of electricity and magnetism I have been interested in the topic, and now I have the opportunity to share with you a super easy mini ecologic generator (MEG) I invented the name. You can use it to recharge a battery, power up a led and make a lantern, make a wind generator, attac...
By: Ger de la Mora

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 6 Aug 2011 14:59:43 PDT 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 »]]> Sat, 9 Jul 2011 20:47:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Prototype-Wind-Turbine-VAWT-Home-Hydrogen-Producti/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/H0CA/GJHV8XM6/FAAH0CAGJHV8XM6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/H0CA/GJHV8XM6/FAAH0CAGJHV8XM6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/H0CA/GJHV8XM6/FAAH0CAGJHV8XM6.SMALL.jpg fozzy13    This was an interesting project, which has potential in the future, but did not deliver desired results.  The idea was to make a vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) that instead of charging a battery, would deliver its power directly to an electrolysis apparatus to make hydrogen and oxygen gas.  Th...
By: fozzy13

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2011 14:39:41 PST 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 03:41:33 PDT 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...
By: crazy_jim

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:42:21 PDT 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 05:41:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Coffee-Cup-wind-turbine/
Paper Coffee Cup wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/OL6F/G8XPCIBN/F0COL6FG8XPCIBN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/OL6F/G8XPCIBN/F0COL6FG8XPCIBN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0C/OL6F/G8XPCIBN/F0COL6FG8XPCIBN.SMALL.jpg n1cod3mus ok so when submitting my water pump instructable i saw the competion for paper coffee cups, this gave me some ideas but the closing date is the 9th, today is the 9th (at 2.26am) so i dont have time to get hold of a bunch of paper coffee cups and i dont think it would be in the spirt of the thing jus...
By: n1cod3mus

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 May 2010 20:41:49 PDT 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 10:19:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Motor-Arbor-for-your-Wind-Generator-or-ot/
Homemade Motor Arbor for your Wind Generator or other needs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/PFQ2/G23UMHL5/F5LPFQ2G23UMHL5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/PFQ2/G23UMHL5/F5LPFQ2G23UMHL5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/PFQ2/G23UMHL5/F5LPFQ2G23UMHL5.SMALL.jpg Candroma After Reading over numerous instructables about wind generators and failing to find a motor arbor at any of my local hardware stores i decided to make my own.  I did find several online, however they were much more expensive than I expected, and the cheaper ones looked fairly flimsy.  While looking ...
By: Candroma

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:59:48 PST 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 »]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:09:56 PDT 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 15:16:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portable-12-Volt-17-Watt-Wind-Generator-with-Autom/
Portable 12 Volt 17 Watt Wind Generator with Automatic Furling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/0P1N/FYAJC1VB/FN50P1NFYAJC1VB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/0P1N/FYAJC1VB/FN50P1NFYAJC1VB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FN5/0P1N/FYAJC1VB/FN50P1NFYAJC1VB.SMALL.jpg shastalore I've just designed and built a practical, portable 12 Volt 17 Watt wind generator that is ideal (and appropriate) for setting up in campgrounds, parks, Earth Day exhibitions, research stations, and third world homesteads. On "light breeze" days (5mph = 2.2m/s) when most wind generators are becalmed...
By: shastalore

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 May 2009 09:46:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Horizontal-Double-Helix-Wind-Turbine/
Horizontal Double Helix Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/KLC5/FTDBMWAP/FB6KLC5FTDBMWAP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/KLC5/FTDBMWAP/FB6KLC5FTDBMWAP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB6/KLC5/FTDBMWAP/FB6KLC5FTDBMWAP.SMALL.jpg Ultra Computers This is my first instuctable, so bear with me. This instructable will show you how to build a horizontal double helix wind turbine.This generates 100 percent green electricity. This is my own design. I've tested this design and found that it works well. This design similar to this is a vertical doub...
By: Ultra Computers

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:44:00 PDT 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 14:57:44 PDT 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 08:59:23 PDT 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 14:24:19 PDT 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 14:49:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hard-Drive-Parts-Generator-and-Theory-Tester/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/WLM6/FGYCH1MX/FXBWLM6FGYCH1MX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/WLM6/FGYCH1MX/FXBWLM6FGYCH1MX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/WLM6/FGYCH1MX/FXBWLM6FGYCH1MX.SMALL.jpg FullyInvolvedScientist This is a device built out of hard drive parts and a piece of wood that simulates the action of a windbelt. I built this because I think this way of producing energy could be used differently With this I can be anywhere and not need wind to power it while I think of a different way it can be used. ...
By: FullyInvolvedScientist

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2008 18:45:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-Generator-from-old-scanner/
Wind Generator from old scanner [updated] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/C9IS/FDWI2K7A/FWTC9ISFDWI2K7A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/C9IS/FDWI2K7A/FWTC9ISFDWI2K7A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWT/C9IS/FDWI2K7A/FWTC9ISFDWI2K7A.SMALL.jpg Tigrezno I'll show you how to recycle an old scanner into an amazing wind generator. You need it, clean energy! What you need? What you need: - Old scanner - Rectifier diodes (I used 8 1N4007) - 1000uF Capacity - LM7805 (voltage regulator for 5 volts) - PVC pipe (for blades) - Plastic square (for ...
By: Tigrezno

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2008 10:08:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Lenz2-wind-turbine/
Lenz2 wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/FYBO/FD80X5DS/FYHFYBOFD80X5DS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/FYBO/FD80X5DS/FYHFYBOFD80X5DS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/FYBO/FD80X5DS/FYHFYBOFD80X5DS.SMALL.jpg rhackenb This instructable will show you how to build a Lenz2 wind turbine from materials you have around the house. The design was developed and tested by Ed Lenz of Windstuffnow.com: http://www.windstuffnow.com/main/lenz2_turbine.htmThe Lenz2 VAWT (Vertical Axix Wind Turbine) is 4 foot tall and 3 feet...
By: rhackenb

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:53:14 PDT 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 14:42:34 PST 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 13:35:56 PST 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 »]]> Sun, 23 Dec 2007 18:52:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pringles-Wind-Turbine-Pleech---Version-One/
Pringles Wind Turbine (Pleech) - Version One - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/GCY2/F1B3R9S8/F3TGCY2F1B3R9S8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/GCY2/F1B3R9S8/F3TGCY2F1B3R9S8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3T/GCY2/F1B3R9S8/F3TGCY2F1B3R9S8.SMALL.jpg mikejedw The Pringles Wind Turbine (a.k.a. Power Leech or Pleech) is an attempt to turn simple items found at the hardware store and elsewhere into a working low-voltage power supply. The Pleech is designed to take wind or other air currents (such as from A/C ducts, dryer vents, etc.) and convert that ener...
By: mikejedw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2007 10:40:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Electricity-in-your-hand/
Making Electricity in your hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/QZ1J/6U1EYSYVCF9/FTIQZ1J6U1EYSYVCF9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/QZ1J/6U1EYSYVCF9/FTIQZ1J6U1EYSYVCF9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/QZ1J/6U1EYSYVCF9/FTIQZ1J6U1EYSYVCF9.SMALL.jpg bhunter736 In my research to make an alternator for my Savonius VAWT wind power project, I learned there is a great deal of mystery around making them. I even read one article that referred to home brew alternators as a dark art shrowded in mystery. I dont think it is all that poetic but I did agree that for...
By: bhunter736

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Mar 2007 18:31:42 PST 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...
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