Which Turbine Works For Me?

Turbine (Cost)
Outside Use
Power Output
Rugged
Experimental Opportunities
Assembly
Demonstration
ALTurbine ($88)
w/Y
C
X
X
B
Basic PVC ($70)
w/Y
A
X
X
A
Geared PVC ($120)
w/Y
C
X
X
A
WeightLifter ($65)
N/A
X
X
A
Economy Geared ($70)
B
X
B
X
WindLab Jr. ($34)
X
B
B
X
Canada Savonius ($45)
X
A-B
X
C
Wind Stuff Now ($40)
X
A-B
X
C

Outside Use : while all of our turbines can be used outside for short durations, these devices can yaw                        (track) the wind.

   - X : these will yaw with no additional supplies
   - w/Y : These turbines will yaw with the Yawing Add-On pack.

Power Output : These devices are ranked A, B & C

   - A devices produce power output that is best measured by a simple multimeter (0-1.5v)
   - B devices can light a small LED bulb and play music from our power output board (0-3v)
   - C devices can power bulbs, water pumps and electrolyze fuel cells. (0-5v)

Rugged : Designed for repetitive classroom experimentation

Experimental : Ability to do a wide variety of classroom or science fair experiments very easily and can be adapted for a variety of experiments

Assembly : How long it takes to build, what tools are required, and how much skill is required.

   - A devices can be built in less 15 minutes and are easy to assemble
   - B devices can be built in 15-30 minutes, need a few more tools, and takes a little more care during          assembly.
   - C devices will take more than 30 minutes requires even more tools and assembly is rewarding yet          challenging

Demonstration : These devices are great for demonstrating wind power, easily and affordably. Lights bulbs, no need to make your own blades, and works with basic fan.