http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 13:44:29 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Darrieus-Wind-Turbine/
Darrieus Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/WTA2/HGH6QOS2/FMPWTA2HGH6QOS2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/WTA2/HGH6QOS2/FMPWTA2HGH6QOS2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMP/WTA2/HGH6QOS2/FMPWTA2HGH6QOS2.SMALL.jpg the umbrellas Our team created a wind powered generator in the form of a Darrieus Vertical Axis Wind Turbine.  Our aim was to create a turbine which generated as much power possible using motor in a wind tunnel. We also needed to design the wind turbine with a specific market in mind. We decided that our turbine ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 08:39:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Dandelion-Wind-turbine/
Dandelion Wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/A3ET/HGH6V6L8/FDQA3ETHGH6V6L8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/A3ET/HGH6V6L8/FDQA3ETHGH6V6L8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/A3ET/HGH6V6L8/FDQA3ETHGH6V6L8.SMALL.jpg zamiller1 We were given a project to design a wind turbine with an aim to generate as much power as possible (with 24W motor). In this instructables page we will show you a step by step process to build our turbine. Materials Materials Needed: -3mm sheet thermoplastic -MDF, various sizes -Sheet Aluminium ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 05:18:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Wind-a-Center-Pull-Ball-of-Yarn-by-Hand/
How to Wind a Center-Pull Ball of Yarn by Hand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/EY2H/HFWSTEEC/F9UEY2HHFWSTEEC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/EY2H/HFWSTEEC/F9UEY2HHFWSTEEC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/EY2H/HFWSTEEC/F9UEY2HHFWSTEEC.SMALL.jpg LeafingLight I love the convenience of a center-pull ball of yarn as you're knitting or crocheting, but don't have a handy-dandy ball winder to make that happen. So, I use this simple method to wind up my yarn by hand.  Gather your materials. Gather your materials. With this method, all you need is the yarn y...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:08:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wind-Activated-Garden-Lights/
Wind Activated Garden Lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/7561/HD7U1TLT/FAX7561HD7U1TLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/7561/HD7U1TLT/FAX7561HD7U1TLT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAX/7561/HD7U1TLT/FAX7561HD7U1TLT.SMALL.jpg DIYHacksAndHowTos   We are all familiar with the traditional garden path lights. In this project, I am going to show you how to make them react to the wind so that they light up and flicker when the wind blows. These wind lights add an interesting visual element to your garden decorations.  Materials Material...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:04:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-small-wind-generator-In-celebration/
How to make a small wind generator (In celebration of earth day!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/G6YC/HFSHS9LW/FFPG6YCHFSHS9LW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/G6YC/HFSHS9LW/FFPG6YCHFSHS9LW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFP/G6YC/HFSHS9LW/FFPG6YCHFSHS9LW.SMALL.jpg out-of-the-box In this i will show you how to make a wind generator that produces electricity! I will only walk you through making the generator but it is up to you to figure out what you want to do with the electricity it produces! i havent gotten that far yet but i am planning on making a charge circuit so follo...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:39:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bike-Wheel-Laundry-Airer/
Bike Wheel Laundry Airer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/2TLX/HF243NU3/FJ52TLXHF243NU3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/2TLX/HF243NU3/FJ52TLXHF243NU3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJ5/2TLX/HF243NU3/FJ52TLXHF243NU3.SMALL.jpg JohanJShaw Here in the UK, we love drying our laundry outside . . . It is free, 100% environmentally friendly and it is always raining in England. Oh well, did I mention that it is free? So check out this bicycle-related Instructable that I actually use. Features Approx 20 feet of drying space. Des...
By: JohanJShaw

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 13:17:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-Windbelt/
Adjustable Ribbon Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/P4N2/HET2TLVN/F82P4N2HET2TLVN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/P4N2/HET2TLVN/F82P4N2HET2TLVN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/P4N2/HET2TLVN/F82P4N2HET2TLVN.SMALL.jpg aprzy15 The printed parts for this project can be found here. What did I make? I made a Adjustable Ribbon Generator that takes advantage of low wind speeds to produce electricity. This Ribbon Generator allows for the adjustment of the tension of the ribbon which will allow it to work better in a larger ra...
By: aprzy15

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:27:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Coil-winder-with-automatic-counter/
Coil winder with automatic counter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVP/79PZ/HDRS5Y0I/FVP79PZHDRS5Y0I.SMALL.jpg aprzy15 (If you like this project, consider voting from me in the make to learn contest, and the up! 3D printer contest, thanks.) Coils are used for an abundance of projects, but are not very easy to make. Often, coils require 100's and sometimes 1000's of turns. Doing this by hand is extremely difficult, s...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2013 15:01:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LOVE-MOBILE-wind-chime/
LOVE MOBILE (wind chime) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/11DA/HCJO5N8X/FXB11DAHCJO5N8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/11DA/HCJO5N8X/FXB11DAHCJO5N8X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXB/11DA/HCJO5N8X/FXB11DAHCJO5N8X.SMALL.jpg Susan Cirigliano This instructable will show you how to create a ceramic LOVE MOBILE  (sculpture), a hanging artwork.....The  one you love can hang it in their window or garden and think of you each time the breeze makes it chime..... supplies The supplies you will need are; clay rolling pin 4X18 template undergl...
By: Susan Cirigliano

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Feb 2013 09:14:28 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Vertical-Wind-Generator-from-Washing-Machine-Mot/
A Vertical Wind Generator from Washing Machine Motor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/UTNV/HCJOGF15/F5JUTNVHCJOGF15.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/UTNV/HCJOGF15/F5JUTNVHCJOGF15.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5J/UTNV/HCJOGF15/F5JUTNVHCJOGF15.SMALL.jpg Teslaphonics Have an old front-load clothes washer and some PVC pipe lying around?  Make a vertical wind generator and go GREEN the DIY way. Remove motor from washing machine This step was the most destructive using various implements to separate the motor assembly from the washing machine.  I'll leave it to ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2013 18:43:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Gallon-Panniers/
5 Gallon Panniers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/ZMII/F9AZJTC1/FDKZMIIF9AZJTC1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/ZMII/F9AZJTC1/FDKZMIIF9AZJTC1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/ZMII/F9AZJTC1/FDKZMIIF9AZJTC1.SMALL.jpg stasterisk Man, I love these things. I'm carrying 22 lbs. of fresh fruit from Haymarket, in this picture. I carried that amount of produce in shopping bags, tied and hung pannier style around my neck, once. Use panniers. Prime the Jugs Cut the tops off of two five gallon jugs, with anything sharp. A Ban...
By: stasterisk

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2007 08:27:45 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Clothesline-Hangers-for-Windy-Conditions/
Clothesline Hangers for Windy Conditions - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FK6/IQ59/F6B7SV15/FK6IQ59F6B7SV15.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FK6/IQ59/F6B7SV15/FK6IQ59F6B7SV15.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FK6/IQ59/F6B7SV15/FK6IQ59F6B7SV15.SMALL.jpg LowEnergy Using a clothesline is easier than people think, and saves 100% of the substantial energy used in a dryer. In my previous instructable on this topic, I explained how using plastic hangers can make using a clothesline as easy as using a dryer. But at least one reader had trouble with hangers blowin...
By: LowEnergy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 10 May 2008 12:12:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Beachcomber-Weahervane/
Beachcomber Weathervane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/3FH7/GJQED68A/F143FH7GJQED68A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/3FH7/GJQED68A/F143FH7GJQED68A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F14/3FH7/GJQED68A/F143FH7GJQED68A.SMALL.jpg tareko First instructable - give me a break. Over the years I have improved a personal model of weathervane. Today Strolling on the beach with the grandkids, I built one for the Nth time and decided tto share. Gather your materials: 1 seagull feather and various sized pieces of bamboo Start wit...
By: tareko

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 Feb 2011 10:27:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardstock-Wind-Spinner/
Cardstock Wind Spinner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/KB78/H9G17BP8/FYHKB78H9G17BP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/KB78/H9G17BP8/FYHKB78H9G17BP8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYH/KB78/H9G17BP8/FYHKB78H9G17BP8.SMALL.jpg JoeGadget Laser cut metal wind spinners have been popular for years, and can be seen hanging in gardens, on front porches, and on patios.  However, these often have sharp edges and may be unsuitable to hang indoors (particularly with little children in the home).  Here we will make a wind spinner out of cards...
By: JoeGadget

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:11:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Dacron-Sail/
Make a Dacron Sail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/JLMF/H5IRV7W7/FL5JLMFH5IRV7W7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/JLMF/H5IRV7W7/FL5JLMFH5IRV7W7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL5/JLMF/H5IRV7W7/FL5JLMFH5IRV7W7.SMALL.jpg plasticvicar There are several excellent Instructables about making sails from poly tarps and traditional cotton, but so far none for Dacron. Well, time to fix that! In this Instructable, I will be making a sail for a Buzzards Bay Rookie, a small one-class sailing dinghy that was popular in Southeast Massachuse...
By: plasticvicar

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:36:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-A-Kinetic-Wind-Sculpture/
Building A Kinetic Wind Sculpture - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/JJ9A/H82U106K/FTQJJ9AH82U106K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/JJ9A/H82U106K/FTQJJ9AH82U106K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/JJ9A/H82U106K/FTQJJ9AH82U106K.SMALL.jpg DDMcF Inspired by large 20 plus foot rhythmic metal wind sculptures, I've been trying to design and build a small, somewhat similar kind of kinetic wind sculpture using traditional construction methods such as metal and polymer clay. The designs have failed because it is difficult to visualize the kind of...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 15:40:51 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-sail-boat-that-is-much-cheaper-than-retail/
How to Build a sail boat that is much cheaper than retail ones. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KGLA/H672XEXR/F7TKGLAH672XEXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KGLA/H672XEXR/F7TKGLAH672XEXR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7T/KGLA/H672XEXR/F7TKGLAH672XEXR.SMALL.jpg When in doubt, duct tape! WARNING: WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR AT ALL TIMES. GLOVES, BOOTS, AND WHEN PAINTING A GAS MASK. DO NOT TRY TO SAIL THIS ON THE SEA OR IN DEEP WATER WITHOUT A LIFE VEST. This boat is made for calmer water, and rough waves may shred the boat.  DO NOT sail if you cant swim! Hi guys, I'm publishing yet a ne...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 6 Sep 2012 13:13:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Light-Wind-Chime/
Solar Light Wind Chime - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/0C9O/H5JVXXHZ/FS70C9OH5JVXXHZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/0C9O/H5JVXXHZ/FS70C9OH5JVXXHZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS7/0C9O/H5JVXXHZ/FS70C9OH5JVXXHZ.SMALL.jpg ChrysN I had this idea floating around my head for some time now, at least a year if not longer.  But I was always too busy with other projects to make it. One evening few weeks ago as I was out on then balcony enjoying the warm summer breeze and thought how nice it would be to finally make myself a wind c...
By: ChrysN

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:57:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Smart-Drive-Wind-Turbine-Tutorial/
Dual Stator Smart Drive Wind Turbine (Tutorial) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/WTQ5/HAQ3CDCI/FPZWTQ5HAQ3CDCI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/WTQ5/HAQ3CDCI/FPZWTQ5HAQ3CDCI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPZ/WTQ5/HAQ3CDCI/FPZWTQ5HAQ3CDCI.SMALL.jpg benmurton This is a tutorial for my smart drive base wind turbine. this is a complex project and i had already built it before i started this tutorial so it wont go into everything but i will try. Materials And Tools. Materials: 50mmX75mmX600mm box section steel (for frame) Solid or laminated wood...
By: benmurton

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2012 17:55:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/SPEAKR/
SPEAKR! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/CUQ9/H5IRWHOF/F9PCUQ9H5IRWHOF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/CUQ9/H5IRWHOF/F9PCUQ9H5IRWHOF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9P/CUQ9/H5IRWHOF/F9PCUQ9H5IRWHOF.SMALL.jpg powerhousepirates Nature has a way of speaking to us in a way that soothes and revitalizes. Sounds of the wind in various places create low volume tones that we barely hear. They have a certain beauty and randomness to them that are unique to nature.  We've all heard the wind rustling the leaves, hitting our cars, an...
By: powerhousepirates

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:53:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fairy-Garden-Wind-chimes/
Fairy Garden Wind-chimes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/RPCX/H4AGK8A1/FI4RPCXH4AGK8A1.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/RPCX/H4AGK8A1/FI4RPCXH4AGK8A1.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI4/RPCX/H4AGK8A1/FI4RPCXH4AGK8A1.SMALL.jpg Whatwillwedotoday Make a sweet little wind chime for your fairy garden, or just make one to entertain the dragonflies. What you need: 3/4” Metal Washer 1/4” Metal Washer 1/16” diameter Metal Rod 1 each open eye pin* 9 each 4” (approximate) lengths      Fishing Line (4 lb) Wire Cutter Glue Gun (not pictured) Cut...
By: Whatwillwedotoday

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:45:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Wind-Powered-Water-Pump/
DIY Wind-Powered Water Pump - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FA6/ZLB7/H3Z32D45/FA6ZLB7H3Z32D45.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA6/ZLB7/H3Z32D45/FA6ZLB7H3Z32D45.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA6/ZLB7/H3Z32D45/FA6ZLB7H3Z32D45.SMALL.jpg flyingpuppy This summer I made a bunch of fun things out of PVC for my visiting nieces and nephews, and this wind-powered water pump is a combination of two of those projects: a wind-powered deer deterrent, and a pump-style water gun. This water pump is definitely in beta stage. All the components work, but the...
By: flyingpuppy

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 13:45:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/vertical-wind-power/
vertical wind power - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/P1NG/H2MYLSAQ/FYTP1NGH2MYLSAQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/P1NG/H2MYLSAQ/FYTP1NGH2MYLSAQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/P1NG/H2MYLSAQ/FYTP1NGH2MYLSAQ.SMALL.jpg zaheerpanhwer I've always had sort of a soft spot for the Vertical Axis Wind Turbines because of the advantages they offer.  Unfortunately, most of them such as the Savonius aren't very efficient but do offer low wind characteristics.  About a year ago I was emailed a patent of a VAWT that was a bit different.  T...
By: zaheerpanhwer

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 01:15:14 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Design-Print-Wind-Turbine-Blades/
Design & Print Wind Turbine Blades. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/FRRK/H1DVMHX4/FQAFRRKH1DVMHX4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/FRRK/H1DVMHX4/FQAFRRKH1DVMHX4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQA/FRRK/H1DVMHX4/FQAFRRKH1DVMHX4.SMALL.jpg tycj I am currently finishing a two year engineering course on wind turbine tech. we had a module on 3d desingn (solidworks) and for one of the assignments we designed a scaled down turbine blade , printed it and tested it in the college wind tunnel recording rpm. Amazingly i made an rpm reading of 80rp...
By: tycj

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jun 2012 14:41:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Fishing-Line-Winder/
Cheap Universal Fishing Line Winder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FSR/KG80/GFMC8AB5/FSRKG80GFMC8AB5.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSR/KG80/GFMC8AB5/FSRKG80GFMC8AB5.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FSR/KG80/GFMC8AB5/FSRKG80GFMC8AB5.SMALL.jpg id.steelheader Build an inexpensive device (about $8.00) for filling fishing reels with line. Easy to use, tangle-free, solo-operable, far cheaper, and just as effective as commercial models, which sell for $30 to $120. It will work with all reels and spool configurations. Can be mounted horizontally on a table o...
By: id.steelheader

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 25 Oct 2010 20:09:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-an-educational-turbine/
How to Build an Educational Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/748Q/GYVDJPB5/F42748QGYVDJPB5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F42/748Q/GYVDJPB5/F42748QGYVDJPB5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Build-a-Savonius-VAWT-to-Make-Electricity-2012-Upd/
Build a Savonius VAWT to Make Electricity 2012 Update - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/REEV/H0OIVDKF/FOFREEVH0OIVDKF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/REEV/H0OIVDKF/FOFREEVH0OIVDKF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Simple-block-weeds-and-water-conveyor/
Simple block weeds and water conveyor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/Q50M/H0OIZOXX/FTNQ50MH0OIZOXX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/Q50M/H0OIZOXX/FTNQ50MH0OIZOXX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTN/Q50M/H0OIZOXX/FTNQ50MH0OIZOXX.SMALL.jpg torx  Here is one simple instructable is dedicated to the realization of my garden in spring 2012. It is a solution to the problem created by the wind: it has a tendency to fit through the holes in the nylon and create a  "balloon effect" causing various adverse effects including some damage to the plant...
By: torx

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Apr 2012 15:18:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-Windmill/
Building a Windmill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/P09M/GZISQN76/F77P09MGZISQN76.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/P09M/GZISQN76/F77P09MGZISQN76.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F77/P09M/GZISQN76/F77P09MGZISQN76.SMALL.jpg Nickmensch First of all I want to apologize for my English writing skills - I am just an exchange student from Germany. This was a school project and I'd like to share it with you. If you want to rebuild this, Its the easiest to use your own measures. Here's a video I made of my Windmill it didn't work 100% a...
By: Nickmensch

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Mar 2012 17:47:24 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-Axis-Wind-Turbine/
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/AYJI/GYVDJL3S/F3FAYJIGYVDJL3S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3F/AYJI/GYVDJL3S/F3FAYJIGYVDJL3S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/EPNC/GZ6I5BZU/FH5EPNCGZ6I5BZU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/EPNC/GZ6I5BZU/FH5EPNCGZ6I5BZU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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-a-wasp-wind-turbine/
How to build a 'wasp' wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/K0A3/GZ38JMQM/F8LK0A3GZ38JMQM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8L/K0A3/GZ38JMQM/F8LK0A3GZ38JMQM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/The-NozzleDiffuser-wind-turbine/
The Nozzle/Diffuser wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0S/CM40/GYQFMPS0/F0SCM40GYQFMPS0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0S/CM40/GYQFMPS0/F0SCM40GYQFMPS0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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/Downwind-Faster-Than-The-Wind-Cart/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/5UEL/GYVDIXHF/FFC5UELGYVDIXHF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/5UEL/GYVDIXHF/FFC5UELGYVDIXHF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/5UEL/GYVDIXHF/FFC5UELGYVDIXHF.SMALL.gif wiredcav This instructable will take you through the construction of a working model of the wind powered cart that answers the question that sparked so much controversy across dozens of internet forums.  It resulted in tens of thousands of posts of heated debates, on-line and print articles in Make, Popular ...
By: wiredcav

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:51:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Copper-tubing-wind-chime/
Copper tubing wind chime - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/1PFY/GXL5P1QZ/FRE1PFYGXL5P1QZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/1PFY/GXL5P1QZ/FRE1PFYGXL5P1QZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRE/1PFY/GXL5P1QZ/FRE1PFYGXL5P1QZ.SMALL.jpg Lord_Pruitt This past holiday season I had a relative ask for a wind chime as their present.  So, being the person that I am, decided to make one for them.  Enjoy and have fun with this simple project. Tools & Materials OK, first off, the materials list.  Since I already had some of these thing collecte...
By: Lord_Pruitt

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:09:10 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-easy-sailboat-Protei-0091/
Fun & easy sailboat [Protei 009.1] - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3E/MYWG/GYKQ5G8K/F3EMYWGGYKQ5G8K.SMALL.jpg frits297 We are two students from the Technical University of Eindhoven and we are currently working on Protei, an open-source initiative to develop sailing drones to clean the oceans.  We designed and built a sailboat that could be easily adapted to different designs, we also took into account to built it ...
By: frits297

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:27:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Motorcycle-Lowers-low-deflectors/
Motorcycle Lowers (low deflectors) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/X3IZ/GWAU6O0B/F50X3IZGWAU6O0B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/X3IZ/GWAU6O0B/F50X3IZGWAU6O0B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F50/X3IZ/GWAU6O0B/F50X3IZGWAU6O0B.SMALL.jpg marple200 Tis the season, once again, to make something for my motorcycle to compensate for the cold weather. I've been thinking about these for a few years and just didn't get around to making them. Lowers are deflectors that mount to the forks and deflect the wind away from your legs and keep it from kicki...
By: marple200

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:11:54 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-The-Mirror-Shield/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/DCZ3/GVOX0POB/FIXDCZ3GVOX0POB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/DCZ3/GVOX0POB/FIXDCZ3GVOX0POB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIX/DCZ3/GVOX0POB/FIXDCZ3GVOX0POB.SMALL.jpg OrangeSpy121 This is a tutorial on how to make the Mirror Shield from The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time. It costs under 10 dollars and is very simple. Shield Measurements: http://orangespy.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=144119382 Shield Design: http://orangespy.webs.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=144119381...
By: OrangeSpy121

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Dec 2011 07:09:29 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Turnabout-A-Knex-windmill/
Turnabout - A K'nex windmill - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/ORLB/GSUSN5PJ/FWSORLBGSUSN5PJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/ORLB/GSUSN5PJ/FWSORLBGSUSN5PJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWS/ORLB/GSUSN5PJ/FWSORLBGSUSN5PJ.SMALL.jpg I_am_Canadian Ahoy! Many a time now I have tried to come up with a design for a little windmill, and this is my latest and most successful attempt. It's a small, simple and stable design that catches the air very well. The best feature of this windmill is the rotating head, which allows the tail to rotate the bl...
By: I_am_Canadian

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:49:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Camping-Wind-Turbine/
Camping Wind Turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/RBKR/GS3BC53Q/F2PRBKRGS3BC53Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/RBKR/GS3BC53Q/F2PRBKRGS3BC53Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2P/RBKR/GS3BC53Q/F2PRBKRGS3BC53Q.SMALL.jpg ineverfinishanyth Camping's all about enjoying the outdoors; but let's face it - electronics are hard to power in the outdoors...There's nothing worse than pulling out your camera to snap a photo of a great view and finding out your battery's dead! Generators are heavy and difficult to lug around, and so the perfect ...
By: ineverfinishanyth

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 20:18:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Skateboard-Sail/
How to Make a Skateboard Sail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/C52H/FJ4NQLTR/FRNC52HFJ4NQLTR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/C52H/FJ4NQLTR/FRNC52HFJ4NQLTR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRN/C52H/FJ4NQLTR/FRNC52HFJ4NQLTR.SMALL.jpg Magnelectrostatic *The instructable by dguillot inspired me to do a little research and make my own sail* *I also copied the shape from some guy on youtube* *And when I can, I'll put up a video, the lack of wind is delaying that by just a bit* Parts -2 pieces of 4.5 foot long 1.5 in. PVC and a connector to join them ...
By: Magnelectrostatic

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:28:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-Second-Build-Concentrated-Wind-Tunnel/
5 Second Build Concentrated Wind Tunnel - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/ZBBE/GRFN20HJ/FAPZBBEGRFN20HJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/ZBBE/GRFN20HJ/FAPZBBEGRFN20HJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/ZBBE/GRFN20HJ/FAPZBBEGRFN20HJ.SMALL.jpg LifeWarrior Whenever you get to hot and need a quick cool down and the air conditioner just doesn't seem to be cutting it, there is a technique that I use to make a quick concentrated cool down. A fan works, but most of us know unless your standing right in front of it it really doesn't do much to cool down qui...
By: LifeWarrior

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:33:20 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/49A1/GR6ZJMCJ/FT149A1GR6ZJMCJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FT1/49A1/GR6ZJMCJ/FT149A1GR6ZJMCJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/Small-Wind-Powered-Generator/
Small Wind Powered Generator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/P6OB/H2BMNOJ8/F94P6OBH2BMNOJ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F94/P6OB/H2BMNOJ8/F94P6OBH2BMNOJ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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/A-Box-Kite!-that-s-almost-bigger-than-my-wife!/
A Box Kite! (that's almost bigger than my wife!) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FEO/IA93/YDGEV2ZD2PU/FEOIA93YDGEV2ZD2PU.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEO/IA93/YDGEV2ZD2PU/FEOIA93YDGEV2ZD2PU.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FEO/IA93/YDGEV2ZD2PU/FEOIA93YDGEV2ZD2PU.SMALL.jpg marcward86 My wife had a sad little kite, a super grover kite, and she needed a new one. So, I made her a new one. (obviously). Materials Things you need: Tools: Scissors (or hot-cutter) Needle and Thread Handsaw Materials: 8 1/4"x36" Wood Dowel rods 4 1/4"x18" Wood Dowel rods 2 yards .075 oz Ripstop Nyl...
By: marcward86

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Jan 2007 14:56:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-wind-indicator/
LED wind indicator - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/9DJH/GP2DLFLD/FOF9DJHGP2DLFLD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/9DJH/GP2DLFLD/FOF9DJHGP2DLFLD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOF/9DJH/GP2DLFLD/FOF9DJHGP2DLFLD.SMALL.jpg janw I have something with the weather. I always like to know how warm or cold it is, how much rain has fallen, how hard the wind blows and from what direction,... and so there are lots of sensors around our house to keep me up to date. These sensors give only a limited range of data, so I still need th...
By: janw

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 14:12:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-1000-watt-wind-turbine/
DIY 1000 watt wind turbine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIG/LIVO/TPOEP280OW1/FIGLIVOTPOEP280OW1.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIG/LIVO/TPOEP280OW1/FIGLIVOTPOEP280OW1.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/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 »]]> Fri, 2 Jun 2006 22:33:09 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-420-Windchime/
The $4.20 Windchime - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/OJ0S/G8XPMEOW/F2ROJ0SG8XPMEOW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/OJ0S/G8XPMEOW/F2ROJ0SG8XPMEOW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/OJ0S/G8XPMEOW/F2ROJ0SG8XPMEOW.SMALL.jpg Greasetattoo Hey All, First, I would like to thank Make magazine (issue no. 21) for the idea of this wind chime... The wind chime cost a total of $4.20 to make. (not including the the swivel or fishing line) If you like my instructable, please take a second and vote for me! Items you will need to...
By: Greasetattoo

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 May 2010 09:11:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Junior-Wind-Turbine/
Mass producing LED powering wind turbines in a kids workshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/6ECG/GMX1Q4BL/FCK6ECGGMX1Q4BL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/6ECG/GMX1Q4BL/FCK6ECGGMX1Q4BL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/6ECG/GMX1Q4BL/FCK6ECGGMX1Q4BL.SMALL.jpg masynmachien The Junior Wind Turbine project.                                                                                                                                                For my latest workshop in my daughter’s school I wanted to let the children each make a wind turbine. It wanted it to be fun...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 May 2011 15:29:56 PDT 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/8HD5/GLGCJBXR/FCG8HD5GLGCJBXR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCG/8HD5/GLGCJBXR/FCG8HD5GLGCJBXR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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

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