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Hand Crank Generator

Build Info:

  • Parts can be printed from PLA.
  • Higher grade magnets will produce more power (I used N52 grade).
  • Coils can fit 350 turns of 0.4mm enamelled copper wire, but make sure the coils aren't too large for the template.
  • All coil turn direction must be the same for all coils.
  • Magnets must be mounted in alternating polarities.
  • Make sure rotor magnets align when on the shaft.
  • Magnets must be alternating poles, see video for reference.

Other required parts:

  • Magnets 20x10x5mm (x32)
  • Bearing OD 32mm ID 20mm W 7mm (x3)
  • Bearing OD 26mm ID 10mm W 8mm (x2)
  • Shoulder Bolt M8 x 60mm (60mm shoulder length)(x2)
  • Copper enamelled wire 0.4mm (250grams be enough)
  • Bolt M3 x 16mm (x16)
  • Diodes 30V 5A (x4)
  • Capacitors 30V 1000uF (x4)
  • XT60 Connector
  • Mini Digital Voltmeter 0.28 inch
  • Silicone Wire 20AWG
  • CA Glue

Hand Crank Generator

by Tom Stanton · original on Printables ↗

Hobby & Makers / Mechanical Parts

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  • 20x4mm Spacer.stlIN STOCKDEFAULT

    ⏱ 8m · 1 g · 4 × 24 × 24 mm · 1 material(s)

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  • Coil Template Stiffener.stl

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  • Coil Stator.stl

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  • Handle.stl

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  • Crank Gear.stl

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  • Rotor.stl

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  • Frame Rear.stl

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  • Shaft.stl

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  • Frame Front.stl

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  • Crank Arm.stl

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