windmill rev extrusion

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A wind energy converter is created to harness the power of wind and drive a motor through attachment to its rear rod (removing the back cone). The design features 11 blades that slide into a central hub, requiring slight sanding for a precise fit. A ball bearing is inserted into the base rod's lower section, while glue secures the axle within the cone. The top rod is then pushed through, followed by the insertion of a counterweight at the rear. Next, the dovetail connection between base rods 1 and 2 is engaged, after which a 2 cm long machine screw is threaded through the base into base rod 1. Finally, the base is slid onto a 1 inch rev extrusion for stability. This project was undertaken as part of a class assignment, requiring two weeks in-class completion. To adapt to different bearing sizes, users can easily remix the axle design.