The discussion revolves around the construction of a crank generator and the amount of copper wire needed to achieve a 3V output. Participants explore the relationship between the number of turns of wire and the generator's performance, as well as factors influencing its output.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the exact amount of wire needed or the potential output of the generator, indicating multiple competing views and uncertainties regarding the factors involved.
Participants note that the output is influenced by various factors, including the strength of the magnet and the speed of rotation, which are not fully defined in the discussion.
Individuals interested in DIY electrical projects, crank generators, or experimental physics may find this discussion relevant.
Any idea how much it can produce?anorlunda said:Calculate the circumference of the pipe you are winding it around, then multiply that by 400.
Rafa_El said:Any idea how much it can produce?
Rafa_El said:Any idea how much it can produce?
Thanks again for the adviceanorlunda said:The link you provided is post #1 showed it lighting a LED. That is a first guess of how much it can make.
By the way, we measure power in watts, not volts.
By the way, the link said 500 turns, not 400,
Good luck, it sounds like a fun experiment.