Maker AdamEnt has developed a modular coil for DIY generators and motors. The design of the “ModuCoil” is based on 3D-printed parts into which copper windings are inserted.
According to AdamEnt, this is intended to enable decentralized energy projects. The coil modules amplify the magnetic field thanks to inserted ferromagnets. After just one week of development, a prototype already reached 600 mV of voltage.
The simple and scalable concept could form the basis for a wide range of renewable energy self-build projects. Driven by the maker community, solutions that can be implemented on a local level could also be created in this way, according to the developer’s vision.
ModuCoil shows how 3D printing and open hardware concepts can accelerate innovation in the renewable energy sector. Instead of relying on large corporations, they enable users to take the energy transition into their own hands. The approach has potential to trigger a sustainable maker movement for decentralized energy projects.
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