Stepper Motor Generator

by dannewoo in Circuits > Electronics

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Stepper Motor Generator

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This instructable goes over how to create a generator to power lights, charge a battery or capacitor, etc. with kinetic energy.

Parts:
Stepper Motor (with 4 cables)
8 diodes
breadboard
a load to charge or power

Create a Bridge Rectifier Using 8 Diodes in a Diamond Formation

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Bridge Rectifier Breadboard

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Another View of the Breadboard With Everything Plugged In

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Here is a project that I created using this circuit:

Circuit Board (A board that lights up using the kinetic energy of the spinning wheel)