Wave Energy Conversion System | Make:

By Ben
Time Required: 4-8 Hours

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Wave Energy Conversion System

This description will help teach how to:

build a containment chamber for the air
attach generators and flaps
set up a circuit to light an LED or similar load

Steps

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Step #1: Make the containment chamber.

Wave Energy Conversion System

You want to make a chamber that will be closed on all but the bottom side. The simplest design is a 2’x2’x2’ box with only five sides. Our second design (shown on the left) was more of a trapezoidal prism.
First, we’ll start with the cap piece. Decide where you want your fans and use the drill and saw to make bores slightly smaller than the fans. Add a small bore for the wires from one fan to come back up through the box.
Make the side pieces. Assemble the chamber by using screws, wood glue, and wood scraps (for added strength).

Ben

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