Our prototype will be this specific hydroelectric generator: (http://www.re-energy.ca/docs/hydroelectric-generator-cp.pdf ) 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