Portable WInd Powered USB Charger
Source: Thingiverse by TheSoup
The Portable WInd Powered USB Charger is a free printable 3D model from Thingiverse by TheSoup. I've been wanting to do a project like this for a while now, and I started trying out some things with it, but then I got distracted with work and everything and put it on hold. You can download the STL file from the original listing below and print it at home.
About this model
I've been wanting to do a project like this for a while now, and I started trying out some things with it, but then I got distracted with work and everything and put it on hold. Then I saw Makerbot's Catch The Wind challenge the other day and decided it was time to go back and actually make something of this. Basically it's designed to be a wind powered USB charger. It harnesses the power of the wind, and uses a small motor to turn it into electricity. For those who don't know, motors and generators are essentially the same devices. If you put electricity into a motor it will spin the shaft, if you spin the shaft of the motor yourself it will put out electricity. So this design uses the power of the wind to spin the shaft of a motor, and then I've designed it to allow the electricity to ru…
Frequently asked questions
- Is this 3D model free to download?
- Yes. Portable WInd Powered USB Charger 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 TheSoup.
- Who made this model?
- Designed by TheSoup, 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.
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