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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Amazon 1kg white PLA (7x)
€133Plastics used for 3D-printing
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FEBI 27163 bearing or similar (2x)
€22Bearings for the generator
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Ferrite Magnet 5x5x2cm (24x)
€49Magnets for the generator (C8 Grade 3)
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Copper wire of 1,6mm⌀ (4kg)
€73Lackered copper wire for the generator
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Iron wire of 2mm⌀ (10m)
€10Wire to shield the magnets.
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Threaded rod 20mm ⌀ (0,5m)
€9Part of the axle
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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!