Dunbar High school · Ms. Deitrick · February 23, 2026
Project Overview
We decided to take cardboard to make blades. After we shaped the cardboard we taped it down heavily so that there was no movement once the wind hit the blades. After pitching the blades, the blades spun fast and did not shake or rattle since they were held tightly by the tape.
Key Metrics
Wind Speed (m/s)
1
Rotor Swept Area (cm2)
1.8
Resistor Value (ohms)
30
Output voltage (V)
1.4
Device fits inside 1m2 cube
Solar Panel
Panels
Bank