> They need some sort of blade arraingement to function as a windmill, but
> I've seen this done, using a bicycle wheel, and plastic or metal between the
> spokes to emulate the "american farm" type windmills. Not bad actually for
> this application, it's cheap and easy, if not technically efficient.

Hey, take this thread one step further. Surely some of you have seen a
"dynohub". They were popular on British bicycles in the 60's and early
70's. A "generator" built into the hub of a 26 inch bicycle wheel. Turn
one of those babies into a windmill!

Actually I have some experience with windmills. I wish you the best of
luck, but gently suggest that unless you have 20mph winds you'd do best to
consider other methods. Unless all you care about is kinetic sculpture,
not electric power.

How about solar power? Even if you are clouded over you'll get output from
amorphous cells. If you get any full sun you'll do better with regular
crystalline types.

Cheers, Bob