home made wind turbine/generator/motor
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So, how were you planning on keeping that motor from melting down in the first strong wind that hits it? You do realize the device you’re attempting to use as a generator is, in-fact, a MOTOR? It’s basic function is to create a source of torque to do Work, by converting electricity into mechanical energy.
lol
Those coils aren’t designed to dissipate the heat created from the generation of power. The number of windings would be too high and make too much current. I think it’ll pop your batteries.
DrGoodwrench64
August 14, 2012 at 9:47 am
Yes and No.
In the sense that a permanent magnet motor is a lot more convenient, you are stuck with a relatively low output depending on the strength of your magnets.
Whereas an Alternator has no magnets and puts out much more current overall, however, you do need a start-up current source (a Battery). That start-up current is called Rotor-Lock Current. This is not much of a current (typ. 15-45w@12VDC1.25-3.75A respectively), but it has to be there for the Alternator to function at all.
Got it?
DrGoodwrench64
August 14, 2012 at 10:25 am
IS AN ALTERNATOR LESS EFFECTIVE THAN A PERMANENT MAGNET MOTOR?
lonewolf2012now
August 14, 2012 at 10:41 am
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Willena Shever
August 14, 2012 at 11:06 am
The car battery will charge at 13.5 volts to 14.7 volts. When your charger is 14.8volts then your car battery may be damage.
frankveluzable
August 14, 2012 at 11:27 am
Your all wrong, useing brushed electric motors and metal gears may come up with fucked up generator.
with 12v you cant charge car battery, at least 14/14.4v is required
Btw have you ever looked into car battery charger? 12v transformer and after filtering the voltage is 16-16,4.
If your motor will give ac you may filter it to dc multiplied by 1,4
Several neodymium magnets and few coils will lead you to mastery of generators…
cool motor… brushes will die within a week.
ITotallyHateMorons
August 14, 2012 at 12:04 pm
just wondering does a gear ratio help with this ? if you used a super small motor like a magic bullet motor. But used a gear ratio of like 5/1 could you get enough rpm to get a viable generator for a wind turbine?
esplen2t
August 14, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Hello friend, 75 rpm, 12 volts?
could charge a battery?
Carlos007007ful
August 14, 2012 at 1:05 pm
@dogfacecow 340 rpm is quite slow…
willavr
August 14, 2012 at 1:54 pm
went to yr site no fone number to ring yous i will buy asap plz get back to me
coyleo1111
August 14, 2012 at 2:26 pm
– I’ve only worked on low voltage devices professionally while high voltage TVs remain a (lethal) hobby. Haven’t built a wind turbine (yet) so these are educated guesses. DC Motor will produce a max amp output (max load). Correct cables support that maximum load (current). Eg: 4mm cable can carry a max 25amp load. Safe designs include a “dump load”, DC isolator, blocking diode and charge controller. All electronics start with safety guides – even small amperages can stop our hearts.
writerNB
August 14, 2012 at 3:14 pm
Rpm per volt is not a linear equation. Every percent rpm lost actually equals a greater and greater percent loss in power.
KireinaHana
August 14, 2012 at 4:05 pm
hi all i need someones help, i understand how to build the turbine and what motor to select but im confused as to what i need to buy in order to get the power from it. What cables do i connect to the motor and how do i connect them to batteries as to charge them, feel free to inbox me if u have a clue.
Kevakazii
August 14, 2012 at 4:37 pm
If you could get The New and Improved Generator to work than that would be that best generator.
TheRealDealinlife
August 14, 2012 at 5:18 pm
Hi, nice video! can I use a 3 phase motor from a home air condition unit?
beamerboy325e
August 14, 2012 at 6:01 pm
We always consume electrical energy in our households. Businesses consume more than regular usage. Since the use of power supply is constant and the growth of power usage is too fast. It can result to a power outage and just being resolved by simply using generators but generators are expensive. Then there’s wind power, the cheapest way to replace generators since wind is just free.
windturbinesinc
August 14, 2012 at 6:17 pm
can you sell me one. I am doing a science project and I am making my own wind turbine. I’ll pay up to 20 american dollars. You could send my the motor and I’ll send you the money.
dapieman123
August 14, 2012 at 6:20 pm
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HomeWindGenerator
August 14, 2012 at 7:00 pm
what are you charging?
pyroman675
August 14, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Nice wind generator, but if I understand right, you can just simply hook up an electric battery to a windmill, that produces electricity? thanks.
wilbeckj
August 14, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Amazing video!
Thanks!
I am looking to build my own wind turbine already crafted some PVC blades and a tower to put the generator on.
So yes the main part is missing, i am trying to find some sort of DC motor here in europe that has the specs of your motor, no luck yet 🙁
Also I am trying to convert a ceiling fan to a generator (muddymudman’s tutorial)
only problem so far are finding the materials here in europe.
Many greetings and love to see more of your video’s!
SuperGreenfreedom
August 14, 2012 at 8:42 pm
u cant get it that fast with a simple blade, u need some gears dude!
iownudie108
August 14, 2012 at 9:05 pm
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checksummedchest
August 14, 2012 at 9:52 pm
nice explanation for a science project or tinkering around to charge a battery
SmallWindTurbines
August 14, 2012 at 9:56 pm
Portugal? Well, maybe I’ll see you around buddy.
André Rodrigues
August 14, 2012 at 10:52 pm