This is Build-a-VAWT 2. It is certainly bigger, badder, and now has parts supported with which to generate electricity, formally elevating it from "glorified wind spinner" to official wind turbine :)

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU864nQcyME](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU864nQcyME)

If you're new to Build-a-VAWT, consider checking out my other videos on it to get a grasp. Basically, it's a ton of parts for you to mix and match to create your perfect size and shape of vertical axis wind turbine without breaking the bank on filament.

In the 3MF file attached to this model, there are four plates:

1. Every size of gear. You can't print this whole plate at once. If you don't know what to do or how big your spinner will be, I would recommend printing the biggest and the smallest gear to give your turbine the best chance at generating power.
2. One large wind turbine piece. I just picked the most popular one, but there are tons to choose from. Keep in mind that these pieces print with the male side pointing up, but when you assemble everything, the male side should face down.
3. Top/Bottom cups to be the end pieces of the turbine. If you're planning on using this to generate power, you probably won't need the bottom endcap.
4. Various motor and power transmission parts. You will need two 608 bearings and some 5/16ths threaded rods and nuts to put all this together, but my video goes into more detail on this.

Please send me any pictures of your makes or DM me if you have any questions, I'm very active on Instagram @christophersfactory. If this file helps you out or if it entertains you, please consider…

Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for checking out Build-a-VAWT!