
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.
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€133
Plastics used for 3D-printing
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€22
Bearings for the generator
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€49
Magnets for the generator (C8 Grade 3)
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€73
Lackered copper wire for the generator
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€10
Wire to shield the magnets.
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€9
Part of the axle
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€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!