Wind Turbine

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Here's some sample links on building your own wind turbine. They're currently unsorted; what's needed is analysis, in particular, whether there are any designs that can be used by RepRap.

Collection of links from otherpower.com. One of them -- "All-Wooden Wind Generator" -- gives step-by-step instructions on building a generator from magnets, copper wire, wood, dirt (!), and a steel shaft.

How to Build a Chispito Wind Generator

Note: does have motor and other electrical parts listed - may still need to buy these

DIY Instructions for making wind systems at home from yourgreendream.com

Again, needs a generator - they suggest from a broken Fisher