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 Building a wind generator is both exciting and frustrating at times. It pays to have the information you need from someone who has actually built a few machines. We have designed a small wind generator capable of 100 watts in a 30mph wind. It is not a machine that is designed to power your house, although that is possible. Instead, it is designer to get your feet wet with the complexities and systems involved with wind power. Its not as complicated as some folks will have you believe, and the Chispito Wind Generator will help prove that point.
Since the first prototype, we have come quite a way with this design. We have built lots of different models and configurations. We feel this configuration is the best to meet the goals of this design. At one point, we were offering kits for Chispito, and we sold nearly 150 of these kits world-wide. These kits were made by us in our garage in West Texas. All of the power to make these kits came from three Chispito Wind generators and one 100 watt solar panel. So, don't let anyone tell you it can't produce useful power. We are no longer offering the kits, but we are offering the information that will help you build a dependable machine. Chispito Instructions
This is the latest version of the instructions for building a Chispito. This machine can be made from parts in most cities in most countries, throughout the world. Here's a video from MakeTV on building a Chispito >> Tower Instructions
Your new Chispito needs a place to live, and this is how you make the tower. Included here is overall system components for a battery-charging system. Chispito Parts
Having trouble finding the parts? Or maybe you have something that might work, but don't know for sure. Explore this section to finds tips for parts needed for Chispito. Chispito FAQ
Can I put 50 Chispitos on my car and drive down the road charging a bank of batteries? Find out here.
Chispito Press
Chispito has been in the media and on the web. This little machine attracts attention, so beware: your neighbors will be asking you a million questions once your “little spark” is up and flying! Chispito has been featured in the following:
Instructables, March 8, 2006 – Project of the Month - Chispito Wind Generator
Make Magazine, Volume 5, May 2006 – Wind Powered Generator
Newsweek International, June 18, 2006 – The Odd World of Junkyard Engineers
Popular Science, July 2007, Going With the Wind
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