In parts 1 through 3 I described the construction of the transformer we needed to generate the 10Amps AC. We still had to drive the transformer. Although I said I wasn’t going to discuss the complete ...

An electric current can be induced in in a coil of wire by moving a magnet in and out of the coil. AC generators are used in the generation of electricity and in their simplest form consist of a coil ...

Learn how to create both AC and DC wind generators in this comprehensive guide! This video demonstrates the step-by-step process of building wind generators that harness both alternating and direct ...

If you made a motor out of a magnet, a wire coil, and some needles, you probably remember that motors and generators depend on a rotating magnetic field. Once you know how it works, the concept is ...

I wrote an article on this topic in 2000 that was published on Circuit Cellar Online. Despite what the alarmists may tell you that nothing is ever deleted on the Internet, I have evidence to the ...