Build-a-VAWT Just Got Way Better (& way bigger)
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- That's right, your favorite modular, stackable, free, open-source vertical-axis wind turbine just got better. Now with over 40(!!) parts, Build-a-VAWT is the most customizable wind turbine you can find. Also, now that this version finally has motor mounts, it is technically a wind turbine -- it is no longer a glorified wind spinner.
If you're new to Build-a-VAWT, check out my first video on the topic, it has a little more beginner-friendly info.
Files available for free:
www.thingiverse.com/thing:585...
Nema 17 Steppers:
amzn.to/3k1D6ez
Smaller steppers with higher voltage, lower current, and lower torque:
amzn.to/3jYB1QA
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 1:16: Support for Stepper Motors!
1:17 - 4:33: Changes to Gears:
4:34 - 5:55: Mounting, new parts
5:56 - 6:21: Misc Other changes
6:22 - 7:04: I love you all - Наука та технологія
My number 1 windmillfluencer! ❤
It would definitely take some work but something I was looking at was adding a CVT between the VAWT and Motor. Some sort of battery and controller to constantly adjust the final drive ratio to keep a constant voltage output for battery charging then run lights or whatever else off the battery.
Very cool video. I've seen your wind turbine on Instagram. Great design and so nice that it's all open source. Kudos to you, sir.
Keep up the great work! I love the iterations and new ideas. We need more people leading the way in home wind power. You should look into doing some flywheels if you haven’t already. It would be good to test the power production efficiency of tall turbines vs. short ones. Stay curious, I look forward to future videos.
Love your personality and mind and presentation. Keep it up cause I'll keep watching!
I just looked at your subscriber count and wow!!! I remember not long ago when your channel was still pretty small. I'm glad for this growth. You are doing great!
Saw you on Facebook reels. Now I am here.
Thank you so much for all this work putting this system together. I am looking forward to starting to print my own BaV creation soon and starting to generate power. I have a lot of interest in off-grid uses for this.
Your doing good, keep up the good work lots of fellows like me are following you.
Bro !
I think I've finally found someone who's thought process aligns with me !
I kinda think about making things exactly like you do . Most versatile , most efficient , easy to build or teardown , effective and infinitely adaptable , cost efficient if possible .
I'm currently obsessed with generators , motors , EVs , engines , gears and all associated stuff .
Waiting for the next installment to this. I live in the Philippines, and while I’ve been looking at solar power, when we lose power, it’s usually due to a typhoon. It would be nice to have an alternate backup power system that doesn’t rely on wind.
Thank you for your informative and fun videos!
Really appreciate your work , thank you .
new to wind turbine and alternative energy sources can u do a video explaining how to do the electrical side?
I love your idea and between watching your videos and Robert Murray-Smith's videos I've come up with a great concept.
1) I want to use 7mm fiberglass driveway markers found locally at Walmart as my axis (possibly I might be able to find a metal sleeve for bearing interface if needed).
2) I figured why let the 3D printer have all the fun I want to print a frame for top and bottom pieces to use reclaimed sheets of PET from 2 liter soda bottles as my 'wing' material (sustainability)
3) I want to go BIG I'm thinking hub and 2 wing curves for each frame (2 per section of vawt) should take 2 short prints, then assembly.
4) and finally taking a nod from RMS's videos I'm wanting to print and wind the coil for an axial flux generator.
Keep up the good work. I'll eventually get a print going and test it out! Do you happen to have any spreadsheet or calculator for testing theory and kinda to tweak and play with?
Yes! I literally just received my direct drive setup, so as of tomorrow I’ll have a stepper motor ready to generate some power lol
Thanks so much, it's exactly what I have been looking for. Regarding the mount to the railing, do you have the files for that in fusion as our railing is round rather that square and I'd like to modify your one to fit. Many thanks
Please mention what voltage and amperage you can expect from a stepper motor generator. It will save others so research.
Love the content and everything your doing, Keep it up! Was thinking it might be interesting to switch the motor mount upside-down so you can have a little printed roof over the motor and any water on the belt would drip down and away from the motor. Make it last a bit longer in weather. Not a request but just a thought.
👍While while ago was trying to glue or paint plastic, that didn't go well.
There is a two part primer called 2k urethane which works as a binding layer. Very $$ toxic smelly like polyester for well vent area with protection.
im using this as the core for a HAWT for a sci fair project
I'd like to know how many watts the nema 17 can generate, a decent estimate at least.
I’m waiting for the Tin can mill I’m going to have to fire up the printer
ive been trying to track this video down for a whilesince i got my 3d printer a few weeks ago
Chris, I wish your wish about having this as job comes true soon. Please let me know. 💚
Need turbine blades in both directions
I design wind turbines and axial flux generators but I don't have a 3D printer yet. Does anyone know where to get a good used one gor cheap?
I would recommend a Creality Ender 3 as a first printer, because its very easy to use and cheap.
You shouldn't use stepper motor for generator, should be brushless with constant magnets, like for drones maybe?
This is cool but id like to see a metal vawt
Broooo, can you please put a turbine on rooftop of car vawt one with 1 foot height
Dude, I'd watch you if you decide to junk it all and take up making knitting vids. Haha
Windfluencer, and in my opinion, Build a VAWT should be said like "Vaught" from The Boys akin to "build a bot", its Pitch and Yaw, not 'Pitch and Yow', so applying that "YAW" would be said as "Yow" .... Therefore... we end up at 'Build a Vot'
Everytime you say the name all I can think of is the incredibly stupid name 'particularly religious William', or 'Bill, devout'.
windmillfluencer.. Yep that word is now yours to keep an build upon :D
An for us to spread it .. But we heard it here first :)
Love the work you do
so pls keep it up an share it all day long :)