Building the 2m PLA windturbine
This windturbine is a proof-of-concept to show that functional windturbines of this size can be 3D-printed with household 3D-printers. For experienced users only!
Shopping list
First we need to gather everything. All parts and materials have been chosen so that they can be purchased everyware.
Amazon 1kg white PLA (7x)
€133
Plastics used for 3D-printing
FEBI 27163 bearing or similar (2x)
€22
Bearings for the generator
Ferrite Magnet 5x5x2cm (24x)
€49
Magnets for the generator (C8 Grade 3)
Copper wire of 1,6mm⌀ (4kg)
€73
Lackered copper wire for the generator
Iron wire of 2mm⌀ (10m)
€10
Wire to shield the magnets.
Threaded rod 20mm ⌀ (0,5m)
€9
Part of the axle
Total
€296
Please not that we are not affiliated with any of the stores mentioned.
Next up is 3D-printing of the parts. See the next page for all instructions!