Category Archives: Wind

Simple wind power

Posted on March 2, 2023 by robertwilkie

I got a kick out of this, basically the author just took a treadmill motor and blades from a fan and made simple wind power device. https://hackaday.com/2021/04/07/the-simplest-wind-turbine-is-the-most-satisfying/

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Some power saving projects

Posted on December 12, 2022 by robertwilkie

A couple times of the year I look at power projects to generate my own electricity. Hasn’t happened yet, I do like this one with arduino to control charge and windpower ( https://www.hackster.io/news/the-best-diy-renewable-energy-projects-on-hackster-e70d36bc05af

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Using hoverboard motor for wind power

Posted on November 30, 2022 by robertwilkie

I like this build, pretty simple (thought doesn’t have the vanes yet). And a slow spin already cranks out some impressive voltage https://www.pinterest.com/pin/714805772084375932/

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Neat wind project to charge up your phone

Posted on January 28, 2022 by robertwilkie

While you bike. It has alot of 3D printed parts to it. My 2 cents, I think I would just use a dynamo instead. https://www.instructables.com/Wind-Powered-Bicycle-Phone-Charger/

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Nice Telsa Coil winder

Posted on January 26, 2022 by robertwilkie

With an Arduino as the controller, I actually wonder if this could be adapted to make windings for generators. https://www.homemadetools.net/forum/tesla-coil-winding-machine-video-87864?homelistings#post190796

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Nice coil winder

Posted on August 6, 2021 by robertwilkie

Using an arduino and 2 stepper motors, the author build a coil winder. Not sure what the author is using it for, but I was thinking it could be adapted for making coils for wind power generators. https://www.instructables.com/GRBL-Based-Coil-Winder-From-Water-Pipe/

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Going thru one of my Wind/Water power kicks

Posted on April 1, 2020 by robertwilkie

Happens every year, I start looking at ways to use wind or water to power stuff. This time around I have been thinking of making my own generators, and how to make the coils. Here are some nice starting points: … Continue reading →

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Kite String winder

Posted on April 26, 2019 by robertwilkie

This is for serious kites. Simple build too. https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-Kite-Sting-Winder-from-2×4-Scraps/

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Neat portable wind power build

Posted on January 4, 2019 by robertwilkie

Pretty simply build, use 2 cloth like vanes and a motor, put it all on a string and attach it to a charger.  I am looking to see if I can find a write up on this one too. http://www.homemadetools.net/forum/wind-powered-portable-electric-generator-gif-70788?homelistings#post124289

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Simple Wind Turbine Build

Posted on December 16, 2018 by robertwilkie

This is a simple build to show a way to generate power from wind.  Cheap build too. https://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Water-Bottle-Wind-Turbine/

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