Wind Turbine

thingiverse

Human: A compact wind turbine project. This is a minor adaptation of https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1767153 scaled down for printing on a smaller printer (maximum 100mm height) and featuring a small hole in the base for wire routing. The entire design is simplified with all parts pressure fitted for convenience, except where the top of the tower meets the motor holder. This allows the motor holder to rotate freely under strong winds. For a fixed position, some glue can easily be applied. The motor opening measures 15.2 mm x 19.8 mm and accommodates a 2 mm shaft diameter. Note: The base has a snug fit but with effort it should lock down perfectly perpendicular to the tower. Connecting the two pieces that make up the tower is much simpler. Adjustments may be needed based on your printer's specifications, however. If too loose, scotch tape can secure the connection tighter and if too tight, some sanding will resolve the issue.