Playing with wind power

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The bridge rectifier I thought I might use may be overkill for this application but I had 2 of them. One is on the Weldernator and the other is setting in a junk box. Actually at this power level I will just use 6-10 amp diodes or maybe one of the rectifier modules I took out of the Alternators I modified (that’s what they are after all).

If you look at the schem you will see how it's done. Basically you have 6 diodes they are all facing the same direction and are paired so that the anode and cathode are connected together. Then all the anodes (this is your negative terminal) that are left are connected together and all the remaining cathodes (this is your Positive terminal) are connected together. Each winding of the motor goes to the anode/cathode junction. And there you have it presto change-O, DC from 3phase AC. Real easy like.

Just as I am sitting here I remembered we have a sheet metal brake and bender at work I think I can make some nice blades out of 1/16” aluminum. Hmmm.

Jeff