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Putting a Generator to Use 

Non-LEGO Generators 

Generator Wire Connections 

Chapter 2: The Gearbox 

Gearing Up 

Compound Gears 

Practical Considerations 

Chapter 3: The Vertical Axis Turbine 

The Generator Mount 

The Gearbox Frame 

The Rotor 

Final Assembly 

Mount for KidWind Generator 

Chapter 4: Airfoil Blades 

Wrapping in Duct Tape 

Design Ideas 

Chapter 5: The Horizontal Axis Turbine 

The Generator Mount 

Rotor and Blade Attachment 

Final Assembly 

Mount for KidWind Generator 

Chapter 6: Measuring Performance 

LEGO-Based Meter 

Assessing Turbine Performance 

Relationship Between Power and Energy 

Automated Energy Measurement 

Chapter 7: Steering into the Wind 

Final Assembly 

Outdoor Testing

Chapter 8: Powering Things 

Charging a Battery 

Chapter 9: A Dual-Rotor Turbine 

Electrical Connection 

Chapter 10: A Pneumatic Generator 

Pneumatic Connection 

Appendix: Parts Lists