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 Materials 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