Maker Workshop - Wind Power Generator on MAKE: television

Taking a motor from an old exercise treadmill and some PVC pipe, John Park constructs a wind-powered generator. The electrical power may not be enough to get your home off the grid, but the great thing about the project is how it explains in simple terms the technology involved in turning wind into free electricity.

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[Designandrew]

obviously no wind so he had to use a truck for the video.. you moron

[Xtophernyul]

I have a old Ceiling Fan. Can I use the blades and motor set-up on a frame?

[SirMarcGermani]

lots of morons and low IQ around youtube...so we need to accept them. sometimes they just write comments like that on purpose to piss people off hehehe

[Jaka Samudra]

It still surprise me, just how many people don't know about Xobotano Home Energy (google it), despite the fact that many people save a large amount of money because of this alternative energy. Thanks to my work buddy who told me about Xobotano Home Energy, I've slashes my electric bill by 75% in under 1 month

[MrDunken77]

How much did this all cost?

[LIFFmodz]

thats what i was thinking that would be so much easier

[miKe Fox]

Actually, it works surprisingly well. I built mine the same way, it moves freely. I used heavy duty tractor grease in the union and no problems.

[miKe Fox]

I do not think a ceiling fan will produce any useable current but i could be wrong.

[TheRebelEye]

Yes

[tgman1054]

The 12v battery regulates the output you do need i bridge diode to convert ac to dc