Our favorite (and in our opinion, the best) DIY guide to off grid power systems and DIY wind turbine construction has to be "Homebrew Wind Power" by Dan...
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kk4hfj
Apr 3, 2013 11:27 am
Several years ago I designed these wind power design calculators. We have many new members since then, so I'm reposting for your enjoyment. feedback welcomed: ...
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usagaucho
Feb 19, 2013 12:13 am
A while back I built an axialgenerator with 9 coils of 70 turns 15GW with 24 1/4" wedge magnest. Does any one have any experience building a generator using...
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The Dragon
nogardthe1
Feb 14, 2013 6:59 pm
Here are a few more 'puter Oscope websites that might be of help to someone. ...
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Rodger
pasuprez
Feb 13, 2013 8:35 pm
For a small inexpensive oscilloscope I've used an open-source one sold by SEEEDstudio.com, that you can find here: http://goo.gl/2lyod It's sample rate is...
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Dan Fink
danbob88
Feb 13, 2013 2:43 pm
Hi Don! (howdy neighbor!) The one Steve linked to looks exactly like what we got. Email if you'd like to visit and check it out. -- Dan Fink, Executive...
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Jeff
limodriverjp
Feb 13, 2013 12:20 pm
Hello I know a friend is using one like this, don't know if this is the one but like it, runs off your computer, ...
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Robert Copcutt
robcopcutt
Feb 13, 2013 12:07 pm
Testing generators with PC connected scopes is great. Capture a quick spin of the generator and measure the time between peak voltages (or zero crosses). That...
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ron ohler
ohler_ron
Feb 12, 2013 10:08 pm
Hi, there are low cost scopes out there that have LCD displays but also applications that use your computer as the scope. I don't know how practical those...
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Steve Spence
kk4hfj
Feb 12, 2013 7:32 pm
Ok, but what do you wish to observe that a meter won't tell you? A meter will tell you amps drawn, and volts produced. It won't tell you waveform, but that's...
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usagaucho
Feb 12, 2013 7:30 pm
Basically the performance on the generator. I am considering using wedge neo mags that are .5" thick. testing it with different stators with varying coils....
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Doug Selsam
dougselsam
Feb 12, 2013 3:40 pm
I've seen O'scope Apps for the i-Phone, with some added hardware required. I bought an old used O'scope and had to pay almost as much again, just for a...
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drsimm@...
drsimm1776
Feb 12, 2013 3:39 pm
MUCH THANKS Steve! Don Simmons ... From: Steve Spence <greentrust@...> To: axialflux@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [axialflux] Re: Affordable Oscilloscope...
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Steve Spence
kk4hfj
Feb 12, 2013 3:07 pm
I don't know about Dan's, but I've used this one. http://tinyurl.com/apqhhfd ... -- Steve Spence - KK4HFJ Http://www.green-trust.org Http://www.essnmag.com ...
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drsimm@...
drsimm1776
Feb 12, 2013 2:56 pm
Dan,Whom/ where did you get the oscope from? I need one - Don Simmons ... From: Dan Fink <danbob88@...> To: axialflux@yahoogroups.com Subject:...
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Dan Fink
danbob88
Feb 12, 2013 2:40 pm
We recently obtained a cheap ($60) Taiwan storage o-scope that looks to be based off a cheap android phone. It works, and because all we need it for is to...
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Steve Spence
kk4hfj
Feb 12, 2013 12:12 pm
I use a cheap chinese brand, but not for wind turbines. What are you attempting to measure that a good multimeter doesn't show you? ... -- Steve Spence -...
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usagaucho
Feb 11, 2013 11:37 pm
I am looking to buy a oscilloscope to test the wind generators I am building. Any suggestions and recomendations on what I should get? Thx...
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Doug Selsam
dougselsam
Feb 8, 2013 9:53 pm
VDC Sent from my iPhone...
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Steve Spence
kk4hfj
Feb 8, 2013 6:51 pm
Good catch. Those were polarized on the end, not the face. That said, cruise ebay looking for similar bargains, and you might find some magnets that will work...
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Robert Copcutt
robcopcutt
Feb 8, 2013 6:49 pm
... Warning, the magnets you linked to are magnetized in the wrong direction for axial flux! Robert....
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Larry
larrygouge
Feb 8, 2013 5:32 pm
Are you Volts DC or Volts AC? Thanks, Larry in TEXAS From: axialflux@yahoogroups.com [mailto:axialflux@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Doug Selsam Sent: Friday,...
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Doug Selsam
dougselsam
Feb 8, 2013 3:53 pm
Hi Steve: A possible option for some builders might be one of my alternators for 1100 bucks including shipping. www.PM-Alt.com I learned how to make a solid...
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Steve Spence
kk4hfj
Feb 8, 2013 3:26 pm
It's a 24 magnet generator, 12 per plate. Last one I did was about $500. Probably closer to $1k now with magnet and copper prices what they are. I bet you...
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Doug Selsam
dougselsam
Feb 8, 2013 3:05 pm
How much does it cost to produce one of those 12 magnet, 9-coil, 3-phase generators for a 10-foot diameter rotor? What's the cost breakdown between the various...
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pecanguy
Feb 8, 2013 2:23 pm
Thanks Steve I guess that my main concern is what may be gained by the 5 phase design. There must be a performance difference. It may just be early...
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Steve Spence
kk4hfj
Feb 8, 2013 12:00 pm
There's virtually no cogging in these air core designs. 3 phase is simpler, and the 12 mag, 9 coil is easy to produce. That's my choice, and I don't see many...
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pecanguy
Feb 8, 2013 11:57 am
I am new to the forum and considering building an axial flux wind turbine probally 8 or 9ft. After looking at several designs, they all seem to be similar in...
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Henry Davis
hdavis30318
Jan 15, 2013 2:18 am
Thank you for that Greg. Henry On Jan 14, 2013, at 9:28 AM, g.gibbes wrote: <Snip>...
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g.gibbes
Jan 14, 2013 9:56 pm
Hi All, I'm a new member here, glad to join the group. Just thought I could help with this question. The magnetic flux across the air gap depends on the...
