>BUT it may be easier to simply use a fixed magnet and rotate a coil past it
>to generate voltage.

In this case, where does the power come from?  I know it'll work, but I'm
having trouble working out the source of the energy.  Does it come from
the fan, indirectly?  If we increase the load on the coil, does the current
draw of the fan increase?  This may require some experimentation...

Mike H.

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