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More new ideas from Chris Olsen

Posted on 22/12/2012 by hugh

Chris Olsen has taken a new turn in his wind turbine experiments and built a direct drive neo magnet machine for use with the Midnite Classic controller. Older stuff by Chris includes a gallery showing how to cut out a … Continue reading →

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Chris Olsen photo

Posted on 04/09/2011 by hugh

Chris sent me this photo of one of his chain-driven machines, taken with a security camera mounted on a neighbouring turbine. Chris writes: This is a photo of one of my 12G turbines on a 200 foot tower that powers … Continue reading →

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Cutting out magnet rotor disks – Chris Olsen’s method

Posted on 16/08/2010 by hugh

Pictures of the setup here.

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Chris Olsen writes on rust prevention

Posted on 03/08/2010 by hugh

“Hi Hugh, “I remembered just now about a post you made in one of those threads on Fieldlines where you are investigating ways to prevent magnet corrosion. “I have been painting my rotors with a product called Rust Master Primer … Continue reading →

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3.2 or 3.5 meter high voltage direct-drive turbine for use with MidNite Classic 150 controller

Posted on 02/03/2014 by hugh

Chris Olsen has made a nice series of web pages and a video describing how to build a high voltage (48-150VDC) turbine with diameter around 3.2-3.5 metres.  This works nicely with the Midnite Classic controller to charge batteries. More from … Continue reading →

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Chain driven turbine with Classic controller

Posted on 29/12/2011 by hugh

Chris Olsen’s latest project involves a Classic 150 controller connected to an alternator that is gear driven from 3.2m diameter blades.  The gear ratio is 1:2.5 up ratio. It’s a single-stator with 3-phase star connected windings this time.  The ferrite … Continue reading →

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Building stacked up axial alternators

Posted on 26/09/2011 by hugh

A lot of people ask me if it’s a good idea to stack the axial flux alternator with 3 magnet disks and two stators. The middle magnet disk has magnets on both sides like this one by Chris Olsen: On … Continue reading →

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Single phase, chain driven alternator project with ferrite magnets

Posted on 28/07/2011 by hugh

Chris Olsen has been busy experimenting and reporting his findings on the Fieldlines board This single phase stator for a ten magnet dual-rotor turbine is his answer to the rising cost of neodymium magnets.  As always Chris is pushing against … Continue reading →

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