Wind Turbine / Water Pump

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This upgraded wind turbine is a major improvement over its predecessor. The original model struggled to overcome the friction of pumping water with a cylinder, but I've since increased the blade length, added more blades, and enhanced the pumping system. Instead of using a cylinder, I'm now employing a screw, which has allowed me to adjust the gear ratio and swap out the gears for bevel gears. As you can see from the picture, most of the main components have been printed. In the video, however, it's clear that the shaft isn't yet properly connected. That's being addressed as I move on to printing the base and splitting the pole into four sections. This will enable me to assemble everything more efficiently. To get started with this project, you'll need a few essential parts: M3 bolts (sunkhead) in 16.12mm and 10mm lengths A large quantity of M3*4.1 brass inserts Three ball bearings with dimensions 22-10-6 Some lubricant for the gears Keep in mind that some components may require a bit of sanding to fit properly, but overall, this design is relatively plug-and-play. The brass inserts are pressed into place using a soldering iron. The base is a temporary setup, and my primary goal with this project is to maximize energy output on a small scale. With any luck, I should be able to generate 12-24V of electricity, which will be enough to power some lighting and charge a phone.