Category Archives: Wind

Simple air flow sensor

Posted on April 15, 2014 by robertwilkie

Interesting build for an air sensor.  The author built it from scrapes and it seems to work OK.  Not so sure how reliable for long term solution or outdoor one it would be. http://www.instructables.com/id/low-cost-air-flow-sensor/

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Another simple wind generator using parts from a drill

Posted on October 30, 2013 by robertwilkie

I like this since it not only finds a use for an old cordless drill.  It allows for a simplier way to maintain the system.  Thought making the blades could be a bit of a challenge from PVC pipe. http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Wind-Powered-Generator/

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Make an Anemometer

Posted on October 14, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on making an anemometer.  I was a little concerned on using the cheap plastic that the sun would destroy it.  But the author gave it a coat of paint that seems to cure the problem. http://www.instructables.com/id/Data-Logging-Anemometer/

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Turn a PC fan into a wind turbine

Posted on July 17, 2013 by robertwilkie

Good write-up that points out one of the issues with doing this with a PC fan, is the IC (integrated circuit) built into most of these fans will prevent good output from the motor.  I may have to try this … Continue reading →

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What to buy an educational wind turbine kit?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Go check out PicoTurbine.  They have some nice kits.  Why am I interested, I have been attempting to build a kit for kids in my spare time, and I have found tech has changed alot over the past 15 years. … Continue reading →

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Simple Vertical Windpower for kid projects

Posted on May 23, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice windpower example for kids.  Not so sure I would use it in real life. http://www.instructables.com/id/Darrieus-Wind-Turbine/?ALLSTEPS

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Kid Windpower

Posted on May 13, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice looking wind project, but…wow allot of work for a kids project. http://www.instructables.com/id/Dandelion-Wind-turbine/

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Use a pill bottle to make your motor water resistant

Posted on May 8, 2013 by robertwilkie

Simple idea.  Could be useful for homemade or teaching wind power where the kids print the motor home. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Water-resistant-Motor-Housing/?ALLSTEPS

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Make a simple windpower system with soda bottles

Posted on April 24, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting build where the author uses the tops of soda bottles (with caps) to make a simple windpower system.  My 2 cents, this maybe a better solution to measure wind that get power from it.  Either way it could be … Continue reading →

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A turbine less wind turbine?

Posted on April 7, 2013 by robertwilkie

Haven’t been hearing allot about wind power lately.  This is an interesting idea where it somehow generates electricity by dropping water droplets moving in the wind.   It sounds…complicated.  So I don’t see a big demand for it.  But you never know. … Continue reading →

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