Building a DIY 1kW Generator - 52V! Homemade Power & How It Works

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I'm making a DIY off-grid energy system, and today’s build is a generator, specifically an axial flux PMG alternator, so I'll explain electromagnetic induction, magnetic flux, rotors, and stators in order to show how it works. Generator Project Notes with exact specs and dimensions — http://subscribepage.io/axialflux Subscribe for more videos about alternative energy, carpentry, metalworking, living and working on a rural smallholding, alternative energy, & mad science — https://bit.ly/GreenhillYT Patreon — https://www.patreon.com/GreenhillForge Services/Shop — https://greenhillforge.com Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/greenhillforge Sign up for the newsletter — https://greenhillforge.com/newsletter Buy me a beer — https://buy.stripe.com/4gMaEX8F83kx8k467q8EM00 In this video and in my shop — *Prusa 3D Printer http://www.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=GreenhillForge *ESAB Rebel 215 mig/tig/stick Welder US: https://amzn.to/3Gm3Jpm UK: https://tidd.ly/4jsNsxk *Milwaukee Metal Band Saw 6232-21 https://amzn.to/3ROLVWu *Milwaukee Band Saw Stand https://amzn.to/4lQ1Amr *Welding Gloves US: https://amzn.to/43VjXzD UK: https://amzn.to/4jaCD30 *Dewalt Cordless Grinder 4.5”/115mm DCG412 US: https://amzn.to/4cDrl55 UK: https://amzn.to/42uPC8K *Thermocouple US: https://amzn.to/4iostLd UK: https://amzn.to/3RSRYcw *Type K Thermocouple Probe US: https://amzn.to/3ROOl7w UK: https://amzn.to/4jFdgGF *Dewalt Drill/Driver Combo US: https://amzn.to/42gXpZ1 UK: https://amzn.to/4ig85Mh *Dewalt Impact Driver DCF887 US: https://amzn.to/4cErAge UK: https://amzn.to/3Y1NgNn *Dewalt Drill DCD996 US: https://tidd.ly/3RgE8k6 UK: https://tidd.ly/3RgE8k6 *Nocry Safety Glasses US: https://amzn.to/3GcZ7lr UK: https://amzn.to/3Y2CRAT *Irwin Quick Clamps US: https://amzn.to/4jbBQyS UK: https://amzn.to/4ioB4NT *ESAB Air Mask for welding g50/EPRX1.1 https://ebay.us/jur9pC *Dewalt Angle Grinder 4.5”/115mm DWE4206 US: https://amzn.to/3RPnBng UK: https://amzn.to/44r7nIw *Bosch Bench Drill Press PBD40 https://amzn.to/44z0y7M *Dewalt Metal Chop Saw DW872 US: https://amzn.to/42eMdvT UK Amazon: https://amzn.to/43X6Hum UK Ebay: https://ebay.us/gYhSF3 *Plasma Cutter Hypertherm Powermax 45xp US: https://amzn.to/4jzy7eb UK: https://ebay.us/C7oU6S *Latex Work Gloves https://amzn.to/42OcJfO *3M Respirator Mask US: https://amzn.to/42z1ExO UK: https://amzn.to/43Y7Fqo *3M Respirator Mask Filters US: https://amzn.to/4ly94tP UK: https://amzn.to/3Y586vg *Pump US: https://amzn.to/3G8A82V UK: https://amzn.to/43vMqKC If I left something out, please ask in the comments! #generator #alternator #axialflux *Links marked with * are affiliate links for products I use, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase through them. Thanks for your support! This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Building or using a DIY generator involves risks like electrical shock, mechanical injury, and fire—consult professionals, follow safety standards, and use at your own risk.