Man In A Shed - Wind Power Special - Episode 7

[@samosborne7329]

This type of science is where its at for me thanks for your amazing work i love the information you bring to me , it sets my brain alive with creativity and fires my imagination every time I watch you , i don't make videos of my experiments because im lucky enough to be able to build things in my mind, in fact its so good in there i can leave stuff half built and come back to it months later and add stuff after i have a solution to the problem with my design, it also keeps the shed clear of all the fairly useless projects that I have developed lol . Thanks again Rob your a great guy.

[@zafod101]

Hi Rob, could you turn the O Wind turbine into a kite😊

[@enormousdork3831]

Could you imagine a kite generator that could reach and survive the power of the jet stream ? Or even dirigibles that could be pulled along by a kite that stays in the jet stream. (I am not certain if or how much efficiency could be achieved by such a thing, but it is within the realms of possibility.

[@zafod101]

I have always wondered why the large wind turbines are not covered with solar panels,even the blades.

[@simonexperiences]

very informative as always! and above all: thank you for the links in description; It’s a huge time saver! to your knowledge: is there an equivalent to "O-wind" optimized for hydroelectricity? thank you for these treasures of information that you make accessible.

[@Nuts-Bolts]

I would recommend a coat of epoxy paint to protect the turbine from UV light if it is one of the plastics which UV turns brittle. Epoxy paint I think will have a better chance of not flaking off. The Eden Project uses ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) for its plastic windows of the dome. Presumably this is UV resistant. A good quality thrust bearing which can also resist side loads would also assist it in having a long service life. I have seen many small wind turbines go up over the decades but they don't survive long, due to mainly poor quality materials and poor quality masts.

[@aryan1956]

Wow. You really don't need the wind or water. Opposing springs on an oval crank will keep the shaft turning indefinitely.

[@SimonPlatten]

Do you have any links for anyone that might want to 3D print these?

[@daviddawson9099]

very interesting

[@mikedodger7898]

Hey guys, is Rob ok? I haven't seen any videos in a few weeks? You all develop great content. Keep up the good work :)

[@samosborne7329]

I imagine he has not been feeling like filming since the loss of his wife , takes some time to get yourself back after that kind of loss , he's clearly a private person and I imagine will will see him again when he's good and ready to chuckle about the eccentricity of his experiments. I think we all miss the man .x

[@mikedodger7898]

@@samosborne7329 I think you are exactly right. I miss him but I understand needing to take time to greve. I'm sure we all wish Rob and the family all the best. I think his combination of brilliance and appreciation for the common folk to be the best of the internet and KZbin.

[@Red9GearHeads]

Could you not counter act over spinning by using a induction motor and upping the voltage to the magnetic coil, causing more output power while also creating more internal drag. Producing more power in heavy wind while also applying a breaking action to avoid over spinning.