Brian developed a 3d printable DIY PMG generator ideal for producing electricity from small wind turbine.
You will need some disc magnets and copper wire, but you will get a functioning generator. It can produce up to 50 watts at high RPMs.
Here is the generator being assembled and tested:
Here are four generators mounted on a modular multi-blade wind turbine in a strong wind:
The files and manual are not free, but come at reasonable 35 USD:
http://www.energy-creator.com/3D-generator-1.php
There are several other non-printable DIY generators on that page so it's a good resource for anyone interested in home-made wind power.
If you are looking for larger DIY generator of the same type for bigger diameter wind turbines, there is a complete manual in PDF format that can be found at:
https://www.scoraigwind.com/pmgbooklet/itpmg.pdf (remember to click the captcha that you are not a robot).
It gives out much more power, but you will need some heavier woodworking, bigger magnets, resin and longer blades and higher tower.
You will need some disc magnets and copper wire, but you will get a functioning generator. It can produce up to 50 watts at high RPMs.
Here is the generator being assembled and tested:
Here are four generators mounted on a modular multi-blade wind turbine in a strong wind:
The files and manual are not free, but come at reasonable 35 USD:
http://www.energy-creator.com/3D-generator-1.php
There are several other non-printable DIY generators on that page so it's a good resource for anyone interested in home-made wind power.
If you are looking for larger DIY generator of the same type for bigger diameter wind turbines, there is a complete manual in PDF format that can be found at:
https://www.scoraigwind.com/pmgbooklet/itpmg.pdf (remember to click the captcha that you are not a robot).
It gives out much more power, but you will need some heavier woodworking, bigger magnets, resin and longer blades and higher tower.
