Ugrinsky Wind Turbine (VAWT) with built-in Generator

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**Note - I am currently printing the pieces and assembling it over the next couple of days, so some parts are subject to change. Expect to see pictures soon!** This is a fully functioning (presumably) VAWT complete with an area for magnets and coils. I have no idea what voltage will get generated, but one way or another, it should work! The whole thing goes together with off-the-shelf 1/4"-20 threaded rod, a few fasteners, a pair of 608 bearings, some common magnets, and a whack of magnet wire. I can only print a 220ish mm blade holder, but I have exported STLs for 140mm up to 260mm blade holder diameter. I have also included the blades themselves - which you can stretch to any height (but don't scale them X-Y!). The slots are sized in such a way that I can stick [crazy carpet plastic](https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5127/5381034731_958d132a40_b.jpg) in there. You can make it as tall as you want, or as tall as you think the 1/4" rod can handle! In the drawings above, the threaded rod is 185.5mm in length, and only the diameter of the blades changes for examples. On to the instructions! **You will need to print:** - 2x Blade Holders - 1x Mounting Base - 1x Magnet Holder - 1x Base Lid - 6x Coil Holder Tops - 6x Coil Holder Bottoms - 2x Inner Bearing Sleeves - 2x Bottom Rod Holders - 1x Top Rod Cap **You will optionally need to print:** - 2x Blades that match the blade holder size you've chosen **You will need to purchase/supply:** (Amazon.ca links provided, though you should be able to locally source most of this) - 1x [length (> 100mm or 4") of 1/4"-20 threaded rod](http://a.co/d/9FPd60m) - 4x [1/4"-20 Nuts](http://a.co/d/830qH0B) - 4x [1/4"-20 Washers](http://a.co/d/7YLwc3a) - 2x [608 Bearings (sealed)](http://a.co/d/4TSAXj7) (link is to a 100-pack!) - 6x [#8x1" or longer pan head wood screws](http://a.co/d/0gdGCr4) (see note in post-printing) - 6x [5mm x 20mm (3/16" x 3/4") magnets](http://a.co/d/8tdC2Yi) (type of your choice) - A [boatload of magnet wire](http://a.co/d/fLHdNbf), sizing of your choice (recommend nothing bigger than 24ga; you can strip apart some Cat5e if you're desperate) - Your preferred adhesive ([gel superglue](http://a.co/d/cD8BvUb), [epoxy](http://a.co/d/dOXSr9S)) - Whatever method you want to [strain relief](http://a.co/d/bmURUsT)/seal the wire exit port (12mm dia.) Total cost of parts should be less than $20 - magnet wire will be half of the cost. The links are just so you have an idea of what I'm talking about - I'm not encouraging buying anything from amazon. Most of this can be found at your local hardware store, except maybe the magnet wire.