Captain Planet Super Windmill Jonathan Buswell Nathan Meek Jim King

Goal and Restrictions Goal: design and build an efficient and effective windmill to generate electricity. Restrictions: – $40 Budget – 6 weeks to design and build device – Schedule conflicts

Research and Cost Online video – Youtube, Howstuffworks.com What materials to use – Fan, wire, lubricant, wood, rod, pvc tubing, magnets, glue, tape Where to get them – Home Depot, M&J Magnets, Walgreens, online vendor Total Cost – $34.50

First Design Design Problem – Did not catch enough air and were too far apart which didn’t allow the magnets to spin fast enough to light the bulb.

Second Design Change in materials – New, stronger magnets Change in design – New windmill – More coils around the generator

Calculations Efficiency

Conclusion