{"id":131,"date":"2014-06-16T22:07:18","date_gmt":"2014-06-16T22:07:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/?page_id=131"},"modified":"2022-09-08T18:00:15","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T18:00:15","slug":"diy-windmills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/?page_id=131","title":{"rendered":"DIY Windmills"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/ecology\/wind-turbine\">https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/ecology\/wind-turbine<\/a> power calculator for windturbines<\/p>\r\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"qhWSSneRBr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/?p=4694\">wind\/solar powered semi truck concept<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;wind\/solar powered semi truck concept&#8221; &#8212; Netpipe\" src=\"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/?p=4694&#038;embed=true#?secret=NlOi5T0XLh#?secret=qhWSSneRBr\" data-secret=\"qhWSSneRBr\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.ca\/itm\/Apollo-True-Power-3000W-5000W-AC-12V-24V-PMA-Wind-Turbine-Generator-Micro-Hydro\/133354793496\">https:\/\/www.ebay.ca\/itm\/Apollo-True-Power-3000W-5000W-AC-12V-24V-PMA-Wind-Turbine-Generator-Micro-Hydro\/133354793496<\/a> these look like a good choice<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.ca\/itm\/3-Raptor-Generation-4-Gray-Wind-Turbine-Generator-Blades-Hub-Made-in-the-USA\/291275763807\">https:\/\/www.ebay.ca\/itm\/3-Raptor-Generation-4-Gray-Wind-Turbine-Generator-Blades-Hub-Made-in-the-USA\/291275763807<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>10kw wind turbines are way less than 1 dollar per wat and usually around 2500 USD<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:3420372\">https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:3420372<\/a> 3D Printed VAWT design.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"605\" height=\"471\" class=\"wp-image-2789\" src=\"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image.png 605w, https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/image-300x234.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 605px) 100vw, 605px\" \/>\r\n<figcaption>vawt concept using tarps, could be done with triangles instead too<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005G8VDKM\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005G8VDKM<\/a> 1.5 kw windmill $500<\/p>\r\n<p>There is also a 3KW <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ALEKO-WG3KW48VSET-Generator-Controller-Inverter\/dp\/B0099AVMKY\">https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ALEKO-WG3KW48VSET-Generator-Controller-Inverter\/dp\/B0099AVMKY<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Multiple Micro Wind Turbines make high power, 800 watt B&amp;C hits 1300 watts, parts Below Vid\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5pcWgJgos4I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bcnewenergy.aliexpress.com\/store\/sale-items\/2828045.html?promotionType=fixed&amp;spm=2114.12010612.pcShopHead_11988159.2_0\">https:\/\/bcnewenergy.aliexpress.com\/store\/sale-items\/2828045.html?promotionType=fixed&amp;spm=2114.12010612.pcShopHead_11988159.2_0<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32969070449.html\">https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32969070449.html<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32958230623.html\">https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32958230623.html<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/3-phase-bridge-rectifier.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-132\" src=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/3-phase-bridge-rectifier-300x169.png\" alt=\"3-phase-bridge-rectifier\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/KGrHqEOKjsE2lj5cONBNwwKsP8-Q1_3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-133\" src=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/KGrHqEOKjsE2lj5cONBNwwKsP8-Q1_3-255x300.jpg\" alt=\"$(KGrHqEOKjsE2)lj5cONBNwwKsP8-Q~~1_3\" width=\"255\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>More later, maybe some info on wind funnels and kites<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6a00e0099229e888330120a5cbc4ac970b-320wi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-136\" src=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6a00e0099229e888330120a5cbc4ac970b-320wi-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"6a00e0099229e888330120a5cbc4ac970b-320wi\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6a00e0099229e888330120a61fd13a970c-500wi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-137\" src=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6a00e0099229e888330120a61fd13a970c-500wi-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"6a00e0099229e888330120a61fd13a970c-500wi\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6a00e0099229e888330120a621bba3970c-700wi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-138\" src=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6a00e0099229e888330120a621bba3970c-700wi-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"6a00e0099229e888330120a621bba3970c-700wi\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6a00e0099229e888330120a6207b3e970c-800wi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-139\" src=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6a00e0099229e888330120a6207b3e970c-800wi-153x300.jpg\" alt=\"6a00e0099229e888330120a6207b3e970c-800wi\" width=\"153\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6a00e0099229e888330120a62080b0970c-200wi.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-140\" src=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6a00e0099229e888330120a62080b0970c-200wi.gif\" alt=\"6a00e0099229e888330120a62080b0970c-200wi\" width=\"200\" height=\"291\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6a00e0099229e888330120a6216217970c-700wi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-141\" src=\"http:\/\/netpipe.ca\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/6a00e0099229e888330120a6216217970c-700wi-300x211.jpg\" alt=\"6a00e0099229e888330120a6216217970c-700wi\" width=\"300\" height=\"211\" \/><\/a>. basically wind is still cheepest dollar per watt. ( solar is making ground though\u00a0 seen it going for 28 cents per watt)<\/p>\r\n<p>windpowerworkshop by hugh piggot is a great starting place the guy pioneered the diy scene.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>valuable resources<\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"www.otherpower.com\">www.otherpower.com<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"www.redrok.com\">www.redrok.com<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li>Freenode or EFnet #electronics and\/or irc.anotherpower.com\u00a0 #otherpower IRC chat\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>Someone should create a hybrid star delta controller for wind generation that uses one for low speed one for high speed.<br \/>I remember reading about it from UofA university 10+ years ago Andrew Knight was the researcher.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>an arduino can adjust the sense wire to control load maybe.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QXm9jdqKZIE<\/p>\r\n<p>could be easier low to the ground way to experiment with alternate energy.<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Windmill- Making Blades &amp; Hub\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cMLBhmD-0b4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"bYdI7GvIGV\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2021\/06\/02\/full-size-3d-printed-wind-turbine\/\">Full Size 3D-Printed Wind Turbine<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Full Size 3D-Printed Wind Turbine&#8221; &#8212; Hackaday\" src=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2021\/06\/02\/full-size-3d-printed-wind-turbine\/embed\/#?secret=yUM24n0uzM#?secret=bYdI7GvIGV\" data-secret=\"bYdI7GvIGV\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>it lead me to some software called QBlade that seems very advanced and great, compiled on linux fine.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>possibly a great way to power an airconditioner from a vehicle if you can get rid of the vibrations<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kVAZIDFMRXY\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kVAZIDFMRXY<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"homemade vawt wind turbine for $10\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cFY4FLIDy3I?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>blue barrels are cheap now and a miter or jigsaw can make easy work of them. rv antifreeze barrels are common and nontoxic.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PicoTurbine Savonius Windmill Kit V2 Plus\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wVTqe5zZbV8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\r\n<p>the trick to these is to keep them spinning inbetween gusts of wind so you&#8217;ll need an arduino, halleffect sensor and a relay to know when to pull energy from it.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Friction Heater\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ROF-CImcDkc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>https:\/\/www.omnicalculator.com\/ecology\/wind-turbine power calculator for windturbines wind\/solar powered semi truck concept https:\/\/www.ebay.ca\/itm\/Apollo-True-Power-3000W-5000W-AC-12V-24V-PMA-Wind-Turbine-Generator-Micro-Hydro\/133354793496 these look like a good choice https:\/\/www.ebay.ca\/itm\/3-Raptor-Generation-4-Gray-Wind-Turbine-Generator-Blades-Hub-Made-in-the-USA\/291275763807 &nbsp; 10kw wind turbines are way less than 1 dollar per wat and usually around 2500 USD &nbsp; https:\/\/www.thingiverse.com\/thing:3420372 3D Printed VAWT design. https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B005G8VDKM 1.5 kw windmill $500 There is also a 3KW https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ALEKO-WG3KW48VSET-Generator-Controller-Inverter\/dp\/B0099AVMKY &nbsp; https:\/\/bcnewenergy.aliexpress.com\/store\/sale-items\/2828045.html?promotionType=fixed&amp;spm=2114.12010612.pcShopHead_11988159.2_0 https:\/\/www.aliexpress.com\/item\/32969070449.html [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":87,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-131","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/131","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=131"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/131\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6932,"href":"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/131\/revisions\/6932"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/87"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/netpipe.ca\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=131"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}