3D Printed Water Wheel Turbine Makes Power First Test!

[@PopcornPapiii]

Honestly surprised that the generator didn't perform better, look as if all stars were aligned with this project...

[@Beyond_The_Tint]

I agree! I think it's just due to rpm. I'm going to play around with some other ideas. I really think this motor on Pelton turbine would have been exceptional. I appreciate the comment though

[@jethrinfoxx]

Amazing video! I’m building something similar myself… I’m designing and 3D printing a turbine similar in concept as to what a company called Waterotor is producing. I have a low head constant stream of water near my house and I’m trying to produce some energy with it. Maybe you can try something similar in concept in another video, but you definitely want to increase RPMs of the rotor, these slow moving waters won’t work without a gear system. And in that case, I think achieving as much torque as possible is the goal here

[@Beyond_The_Tint]

Thank you! I'd love to hear more send me an email if you wanna talk about it further. I agree I think more rpm will be needed and the focus should be on getting that up along with the torque

[@azdec]

Don't put motor in the wheel, use a gear and keep motor upstair. Nice project ;)

[@Beyond_The_Tint]

Thank you, I've been working on some designs for just this!

[@SurvivalSquirrel]

You actually need a mppt charger, that utilizes the optimal value to get max power.

[@Beyond_The_Tint]

Do I? I picked one up but need to look into this further. I thought it just kept the load steady for battery's and such

[@SurvivalSquirrel]

@@Beyond_The_Tint Yes, you have to. You may google, "solar mppt converters", which usually explains the problem.

[@draconightwalker4964]

More RPM on the motor, its too slow. try gearing between the turbine and the motor. otherwise very nice work

[@Beyond_The_Tint]

That's what I'm thinking too! Thank you