BLDC VAWT

A small drag type VAWT designed for a small BLDC gimbal motor. Waiting for wind to see if it will spin. If the cogging is too great, the turbine will be lengthened and/or plates added to the ends.

[@mustafadut8430]

The wings you use should be bigger. Also, bldc motor is good for high speed energy production. You should use something like a stepper motor instead :) I liked the modularity of the parts.

[@justtinkering6713]

Just yesterday we had 15 mph winds. Wish I had a turbine up.

[@mustafadut8430]

​@@justtinkering6713 I wish :) We would like to see your situation too

[@hellothisismax]

The motor they are using here is a gimbal motor so it is a low kv motor. It's a good choice. I use the exact same motors in my wind tunnel testing.

[@mustafadut8430]

@@hellothisismax Interesting. So how is the efficiency?

[@hellothisismax]

@@mustafadut8430 I have no idea how efficient these motors are, I've never tried to measure it.