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On Mon, 8 Mar 2021 22:52:54 +1300 RussellMc wrote: > 10 minute setup. > 50-200W and 50-600W versions > Interesting cable stayed lightweight rotor and cable stayed tower. > Downwind rotor. > 23:1! speed-increase belt driven alternator. >=20 > Kickstarter. >=20 > Seems far too costly for what it does. > Some clever ideas worth looking at. > Longevity MAY be problematic. >=20 > https://kitex.tech/wind-catcher/ >=20 > https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kitex/wind-catcher-portable-power-ge= nerating-wind-turbine?ref=3Dcnn1o2 >=20 > Entry level about $US1000 >=20 > Russell --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .