Wind-powered Pumping Station - Wind Pump

Wind-powered pumping station

The wind pump became prevalent in the United States in the 19th century, during the context of the conquest of the West. With agricultural expansion and livestock farming in the Great Plains, access to water became vital in often arid regions. Inventors like Daniel Halladay developed wind turbines capable of pumping water autonomously as early as the 1850s. Their widespread use accelerated with the railway, which used them to supply water to locomotives. By the early 20th century, millions of wind pumps covered the territory. They later declined with rural electrification but remain a lasting symbol of the American landscape.

Print and assemble a piece of American history with this wind turbine, transforming wind power into mechanical motion. This wind turbine drives a small gear pump that sends water into a water tower, and two taps will allow you to fill a drinking trough or supply a water hose. All mechanical parts are printed; you will only need a few screws and some bearings available in the Bambu Lab store: Remember to use the bill of materials to ensure you order the correct parts. (New: printed bushings to replace the bearings). The water circuit is made with some scraps of PTFE tube from your AMS and pieces of aquarium hose. You can choose whether or not to supply water to each element. Assembly is glue-free and the result is super fun.

For those still wondering, this assembly works without electricity !!! It operates ONLY with wind power. Find a short video of it in action here: 

Once assembled, fill the water basin, place the wind turbine in the wind. The water tower will fill up, and you can use the taps.

This is a rather technical assembly, and it will be necessary to ensure that all moving parts are correctly printed, and that all movements are perfectly fluid before putting it into operation. A complete guide will accompany you during assembly.

Available for all Bambu Lab printers, even the A1 mini which has its own print profile. For those who want a larger propeller, find a profile for a Ø240mm propeller. The larger propeller allows you to enjoy the wind turbine even with light winds.

Feel free to check out my other models: https://makerworld.com/fr/@user_2262457157/upload

22/04/2026: Added bushings to replace bearings in the Ø240 Propeller and A1 mini profile.

25/04/2026: Added a print profile with a lightweight wind turbine support to place it on the tray of your choice or in an outdoor basin. (to be fixed yourself) reducing the filament consumption of the standard tray and plate.

21/05/2026: Added a print profile allowing to double the water pump speed for increased flow.

28/06/2026: Added a print profile for the tray and plate with brick and rock texture

Happy printing and good wind !!!