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feix62k Newbie  Joined: 30/07/2008 Location: AustraliaPosts: 36 |
has anyone built one of these as I have found a hp printer moter and I dont think the blades on the plan are big enough as the moter seems tight to turn you may think this is a dumb question but what sort of moter is best to use. also I picked up a 24 volt scooter moter and batteries could that be used for a wind generator thanks felix dont the days seem lank and long when nothing gos right and everthing gos wrong |
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CraziestOzzy Senior Member  Joined: 11/07/2008 Location: AustraliaPosts: 135 |
You can rig up a stepper motor to be a generator...issues with starting and residual torque will make these motors rate low when compared to other motor conversions. I have a 24volt scooter motor too and a pair of batteries that came with it....go with this setup if you wish to play with things. Here is a few links that may help you on your journey... Basic motor conversion overview In depth and simple description of stepper motors and use A good guide for converting motors with calculators to go A quick guide to finding out which wire is which on a stepper motor ...hope you have fun, cheers http://cr4.globalspec.com/member?u=25757 http://www.instructables.com/member/OzzyRoo/ |
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