Our prototype will be  this specific hydroelectric generator: [(http://www.re-energy.ca/docs/hydroelectric-generator-cp.pdf )](null)
the missing link to the template is here: [(http://www.re-energy.ca/docs/hydroelectric-t.pdf)]

**The Material we need are:**
-  4L plastic jug (rectangular style, from vinegar, windshield washer fluid, or similar-see illustration)
-  10 plastic spoons 
-  1 large cork (3.5 to 5 cm)
-  Enameled magnet wire, 24 gage (approx. 100 m)
-  Foamcore or heavyweight corrugated cardboard (approximately 22 cm by 30 cm)
-  6 mm (1/4 inch) wooden dowel (20 cm long)
-  4 ceramic or rare earth magnets (18mm or larger) 
-  clear vinyl tubing (6 cm long, ¼” inside diameter)
-  4 brass paper fasteners
- *sandpaper (needed to strip enamel off of wires)

Some of these items we could find in the recycling ( 4L plastic jug) or have available (spoons), or may already have. Here is my estimated cost breakdown

- FREE    (college recycling?) 4L plastic jug 
- FREE    (college dining) 10 plastic spoons 
- ?????    1 large cork (3.5 to 5 cm)
- $10.00    Enameled magnet wire, 24 gage (approx. 100 m)
- $8.00    Foamcore or FREE heavyweight corrugated cardboard (approximately 22 cm by 30 cm) (foamcore may be more water resistant)
- $1.00    6 mm (1/4 inch) wooden dowel (20 cm long)
- $8.00    4 ceramic or rare earth magnets (18mm or larger) 
- $4.00    clear vinyl tubing (6 cm long, ¼” inside diameter)
- $3.00 or FREE 4 brass paper fasteners

**Estimated TOTAL: $34.00 - $26.00**

If realistic, I hope that we can have most of these items by Wednesday 10/8 so we can start building. They also provided a list of tools. We probably have accesses to most of them but a few. 

**List of Tools required:**
(borrow?) Electric drill, with ¼” drill bit
Scissors
Electrical tape
Ruler
10 cm (3.5 inch ) nail or awl
 Hot glue gun,  with 3 glue sticks
White glue
Utility knife
Pencil sharpener
Permanent felt tip marker
Magnetic compass
(borrow?) Wire cutters
Gloves
Safety glasses