Team Thomas Wulz, William Sullivan, Joshua Gréaud, Collin White, Samuel Rosson
3rd Time’s the Charm -Fan blade -4 magnets -Wood platform -Duct tape for the win -400 ft 24/28/30 gauge wire
Expenses -Fan blade: $8 -Wire: $10 -Magnets: $6 -Wood: $5 -Miscellaneous (nails, duct tape, etc): $5 Total: $34
Energy -Wind (linear motion of air) -Fan blade (rotational motion) -Magnets (rotational motion/changing magnetic field) -Wire (electrical current) -Light bulb (heat/light)
Generator -3.5 V -100.2 mA Fan -20 ft/s Efficiency -(?)
Issues Encountered -Generator design -Horizontal vs. vertical windmill/turbine -Weight/effectiveness of blades/foils
Conclusions -More magnets -Gears unnecessary -Horizontal design -Functionality of schedule