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slip rings
By Chuck, Section Homebrewed Electricity Posted on Fri Jul 18th, 2003 at 11:42:39 AM MST
I've posted a diary entry on building slip rings

For those interested, I've posted a diary entry on a homebrewed slip ring solution. I just couldn't take the dangling, twisted wire method any more.
http://www.fieldlines.com/?op=displaystory;sid=2003/7/18/11222/7109

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Re: slip rings (none / 0) (#1)
by electronbaby (roy<at>windsine.org) on Fri Jul 18th, 2003 at 11:53:38 AM MST
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Very nice!! Have you tried it out yet?? Just curious to see how it works. Ive always wanted to do something like this but I guess I have been lucky so far in not needing them. But maybe soon. Nice job. :-) RoyR
Have Fun!! RoyR KB2UHF

Re: slip rings (none / 0) (#2)
by Chuck on Fri Jul 18th, 2003 at 12:50:45 PM MST
(User Info) http://home.morrisonprairie.com

Hi Roy,

I've wired it up and tested by spinning the generator while rotating the tower stub. I rocked it around a bit to make sure the brushes keep in contact with the rings. It transfers the power well from what I can tell with just a volt meter.

Assuming I can get new blades balanced this weekend, I hope to have it installed and working fairly soon.

Chuck
chuck
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Re: slip rings (none / 0) (#3)
by electronbaby (roy<at>windsine.org) on Fri Jul 18th, 2003 at 01:40:20 PM MST
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cool. Sounds good. Im interested in seeing it when your done. Post the final info, and keep having fun!! RoyR
Have Fun!! RoyR KB2UHF
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Re: slip rings (none / 0) (#4)
by iFred (ifred2006@yahoo.com) on Fri Jul 18th, 2003 at 05:20:04 PM MST
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AHHHH HAAAAA!!! Now thats usefull, Thanks for sharing that! Very slick design, simple, common parts, I was running into the same problem. Good Job Chuck!!!! I can't wait to see what your jenny does when she's up and runn'n. I wish you the best! Keep us informed and let us know how it goes.

>> all energy used to produce this comment or post came from solar and wind energy! It works!

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