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You have selected Task 26: Make the windmill turn…
This task demonstrates the power of wind energy.
In order to complete it, we reckon you’ll need at least 3 springs, a generator and 2 cogs.
If you can complete the task with less gadgets than this, we’ll award you 50 credits.
If you can complete the task with the same number of gadgets, we’ll award you 20 credits
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“This task looksquite simple, but the thing to remember is thatwind energy isn’t terriblyefficient. Make sure youchoose your gadgets withcare. If you need help withhow best to conserveenergy, you’ll find somehelpful stuff here...”
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Task 26: Make the windmill turn
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2x spring
Springs can be used to conserve energy. More >
4x cog
Cogs are used in gearing mechanisms or just simply to connect power sources with other gizmos. More >
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Toolkit
2x spring
Springs can be used to conserve energy. More >
4x cog
Cogs are used in gearing mechanisms or just simply to connect power sources with other gizmos. More >
Task 134: Make the windmill turnAir-powered generator
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Useful for powering all manner of launchpad gadgets. Hook it up to a rubber band and then to almost anything with a flywheel on it and watch things happen!
You have 2 air-powered generators in your toolbox.
Need more to fulfill your gadget dreams? Visit the LaunchPad workshop to trade with your friends. Don’t forget to haggle...
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Gadget: Air-powered Generator
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Toolkit
2x spring
Springs can be used to conserve energy. More >
4x cog
Cogs are used in gearing mechanisms or just simply to connect power sources with other gizmos. More >
Task 134: Make the windmill turnAir-powered generator
on gallerytake it apartgadget
In this video you can see the Jackman generator in action on board HMS Exmoor. Here, the generator is diesel powered.
Generators in this environment need to be quiet, efficient and reasonably pollution free. Find out about how this achieved
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Generator on board HMS Exmoor
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Toolkit
2x spring
Springs can be used to conserve energy. More >
4x cog
Cogs are used in gearing mechanisms or just simply to connect power sources with other gizmos. More >
Task 134: Make the windmill turnAir-powered generator
take it apart on gallerygadget
The exploded view above shows how the spindle meshes with the rotator unit. Efficiency is kept to a maximum by feeding cold water into the gap between them.
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Take it apart: Generator
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Task 26: Make the windmill turn
Toolkit
2x spring
Springs can be used to conserve energy. More >
4x cog
Cogs are used in gearing mechanisms or just simply to connect power sources with other gizmos. More >
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