Thanks for the response. You made a lot of great points. I will experiment with a few different configurations to see which one yields the best results.
In regards to lifting, we recently studied simple machines so I think that is the main focus of the project. The instructions are to...
Hello, I'm working on a project for my college class where we need to build a windmill that will be able to lift a 5lb mass 3ft above the ground. The energy of the wind is produced by two 20 inch box fans. We are allowed to use several materials- pine wood, ice cream pails, floss, nuts, bolts...