Functional 450W windturbine
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Model information
- Source
- Printables
- Category
- Engineering
- License
- Creative Commons — Attribution — Noncommercial — Share Alike
The 2m windturbine is a ‘proof of concept’, to prove that a windturbine with a wingspan of 2 meter and peak power of 450W can be 3D-printed with a household 3D-printer, The design is largely based on the 2F Ferrite Windturbine made by Hugh Piggot from Scoraig Wind. Find out more about the specifications and how to build on http://www.fromwastetowind.com/how-to-build-the-2m-pla-windturbine/
Print Settings
Supports:
Yes
Resolution:
0.15mm
Infill:
8%
Filament:
ASA
Notes:
We used 3 perimeters of 0,7mm, but less might work too (0,6 up to 0,5mm).
Make sure you are accustomed printing larges pieces as these warp and loosen from the bed easily. A heated chamber made from cardboard helped us raising the temperature to 30-35°C.
Post-Printing =============
Chemical welding the parts together, winding copper, and much more. Check the build instructions at http://www.fromwastetowind.com/how-to-build-the-2m-pla-windturbine/
How I Designed This ===================
The design is largely based on the 2F Ferrite Windturbine made by Hugh Piggot from Scoraig Wind: https://scoraigwind.co.uk/2014/08/ferrite-magnet-wind-turbine-plans-books-printed-out/
I made a few adaptations: the blade root is wider because 3D-printing makes that the extra material cost is low. Also the magnets are spaced wider apart for increased strength.
Category: Engineering