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Poita
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Joined: 09/11/2011
Location: Australia
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Posted: 12:25am 09 Nov 2011
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I have to build a wind generator for a school project. I bought a F & P .8mm motor on ebay, but am a bit lost on how to continue.

I understand the basics, but does anyone know of any projects that could help me with mine. I'm 11

Thanks

-Pete
 
govertical
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Joined: 11/12/2008
Location: United States
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Posted: 01:07am 09 Nov 2011
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Hi, find the hardware to mount the wings or blade. This is a good start. If you get the PMA spinning fast enough it can generate a high voltage and with high voltage there is high current, be very careful the combination of the two can be very dangerous, please be very careful.

http://windgenkits.com/

the above link is a good start
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Rastus

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Posted: 12:23pm 11 Nov 2011
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Hi Pete,
Welcome to the forum.It's very inspirational for me,that a lad your age is willing to begin a project,that can make adults feel like they don't know very much!!!!A 12 volt F&P generator is a fairly safe choice.The F&P home pages have step by step pictures that you might be able to follow,to change the motor to a generator.I hope another member can post a link for you because I don't know how to do it.After looking at the instructions,if you have questions,you can ask them before you start.Cheers Rastus
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govertical
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Posted: 04:18pm 11 Nov 2011
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http://www.thebackshed.com/Windmill/Contents.asp#3


Hi, it is at the bottom of the page.
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Rastus

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Posted: 10:22am 12 Nov 2011
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Hi Go Vertical,
Thanks for the link!Pete if you click on the "Rewiring F&P motor" it can help you to get started.Cheers Rastus
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