#CatchTheWind > Charge your Phone > Vertical Wind Turbine Generator
Source: Thingiverse by KG1610
The #CatchTheWind > Charge your Phone > Vertical Wind Turbine Generator is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by KG1610. In Spirit of the competition > I wanted to make something useful ..... You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
In Spirit of the competition > I wanted to make something useful ..... and started with the goal of charging my iPhone using the power of the wind. Immediately a turbine comes to mind. This Vertical Turbine will drive a generator and then charge small DC devices. I wanted to make it portable, you can take it anywhere and charge your phone. It is magnetically levitated. The repelling magnets will handle the weight of the Rotor. Let the wind make it Turn and generate electricity. I can add another generator section. i.e Magnet Rotor with Coils. Things still to consider The Turbine > Many different designs how many blades should i use ? Reading up on Wikipedia - i might change the Turbine. The Generator > The current design uses round coils. I might change this to use pie shaped winding's ins…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. #CatchTheWind > Charge your Phone > Vertical Wind Turbine Generator is free to download from Thingiverse. Click the "Download free STL" button above to open the original listing.
- Where is the STL hosted?
- The download is hosted by Thingiverse, not by Thinger. We link you directly to the original listing by KG1610.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by KG1610, published on Thingiverse. Please credit the creator when sharing your print online.
- Can I print this at home?
- Yes. This model is intended for home FDM and resin 3D printers. Check the original listing for suggested print settings like layer height and supports.
