Windmill HAWT MK2

I present my mini wind turbine for the garden

It is easy to print and assemble, offers a beautiful sight, and turns even in light wind

Print:

Print all parts once and the blades three times You can decide whether it should turn clockwise or counter-clockwise (print three blades of the chosen rotation direction) You can also choose one of the two mounts or create your own; for this, the mount is uploaded individually as a Step file

Assembly:

You have the option to secure all fittings with super glue or M3 screws, or both I only used super glue, and it holds perfectly

Press 2 ball bearings into the wing mount from both sides The side with the stopper is the side that will face backward

Attach the blades of your choice to the wing mount Pay attention to the blade orientation The flatter side of the blades should face the wind, as this is essential for the lift function and thus the wind turbine to operate correctly

Now press the wing mount with the blades onto the main body (pay attention to the orientation: blades with the flatter side facing forward / see the cross-section image)

Attach the wind vane to the main body Now you need to press a ball bearing onto the mount, which may require some force

Now you just need to press the wind turbine onto the mount, and you are finished with the assembly

Enjoy your wind turbine and happy printing

I am currently working on a slightly larger version that produces electricity with a stepper motor to power a power bank or other small electronic devices If you are interested and don't want to miss the upload, follow my account and feel free to leave a like 😃

Here are some teaser images for the next wind turbine, so you don't miss it :)