{"id":18911,"date":"2020-08-07T23:07:38","date_gmt":"2020-08-07T21:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cornay.co.za\/wp\/?p=18911"},"modified":"2020-08-07T23:07:38","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T21:07:38","slug":"hawt-wind-turbine-is-mostly-3d-printed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cornay.co.za\/wp\/2020\/08\/07\/hawt-wind-turbine-is-mostly-3d-printed\/","title":{"rendered":"HAWT Wind Turbine Is Mostly 3D Printed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wind turbines are a great source of renewable energy, and a great DIY project, too. They can be built with all kinds of materials and the barrier for entry is low for the beginner. [Fab] has built just such a device, taking advantage of modern construction techniques, and dubbed it the WinDIY.<\/a><\/p>\n

The WinDIY design is mostly 3D printed, with a familiar three-bladed design. The diameter of the rotor is 1.2 m, meaning that braking and regulating the turbine is required for safety in high winds. [Fab] is aiming to achieve this control with a combination of mechanical and electronic braking, as well as variable-pitch blades. The benefit of 3D printing the design is it allows iterations to be made quickly, particularly of parts with complex geometries that would be too time-consuming or expensive to machine otherwise.<\/p>\n

[Fab]’s writeup goes into great detail on topics like the design of the pitch control systems and other minutae,<\/a> which should serve as a great reference for anyone else working on a similar project. If you’re looking for something with more of a sci-fi future vibe, consider attempting a vertical-axis build instead.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Wind turbines are a great source of renewable energy, and a great DIY project, too. They can be built with all kinds of materials and the barrier for entry is low for the beginner. [Fab] has built just such a…<\/span><\/p>\n

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