If the bulb just glows dimly it means the turbine is producing less than 1 5 volts.
Easy wind turbine project. We used a sheet of styrofoam and some pvc pipe but you could easily use cardboard for the frame. We have included several photos showing our changes using the larger 20 amp motor. To fully power the bulb your turbine would need to produce 1 5 volts. This will generate electricity.
The wind turbine works by just holding the bottom of the dowel rod in your hand or you can build a frame. First i used a utility knife to cut the metal ring off the top and bottom of the coffee can adult job. Either way with a handful of inexpensive and easy to source materials you can build a homemade wind generator making electricity yours for the taking for as long as the wind is blowing. Use the alligator clips to connect to a multimeter to measure the voltage.
You ll need approximately 2 volts 3. Make your own miniature wind turbine 1. This wind turbine is based on the chispito wind generator with it s simple and efficient design and assembly. Wind turbines can be heavy dangerous machines with fast moving blades and the chance for electrical shocks.