mathmos wind lights powered by tiny turbines
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November 12th, 2008 post a comment (9) stumble it! digg it! by: technabob
UK lighting maker Mathmos’ latest creation combines modern technology with eco-conscious wind power to create light without need for batteries or plug-in power.
These Wind Lights measure in at just under 8″ tall, but they work just like their bigger windmill cousins, generating electricity through the power of air. Each tiny light uses a 2.4″ propeller to power a pair of bright red or blue LEDs.
And if you happen to live in London, you can check out a massive installation featuring 1200 of these Wind Lights which illuminate as the winds blow in over the River Thames. The 45-foot tall “Aeolian Tower” was created by Jason Bruges Studio part of the onedotzero: adventures in motion show. The tower will be on display in front of BFI Southbank at the Waterloo Bridge from November 13th through 16th.
Individual Wind Lights should be available for purchase from Mathmos for £12 (appx. $18 USD) just in time for Christmas.
November 12th, 2008 post a comment (9) stumble it! digg it! by: technabob
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“…combines modern technology with eco-conscious wind power…” Rubbish. It’s a Chinese-made windmill toy.
True.
Cost $2 - sell for $18!
love these suddenly green companies.
Man, you guys are harsh.
How come this is not worth it? According to my calculations, this thing is a bargain.
Leds: $0.10
Small electric motor: $0.50
Plastic fan and base:$0.40
Mathmos’ logo printed on it: $17.00
The one thing that scares me about the green tech move is that for many, their motivs are entirely on profit, and because of that, they movement may be stifled on a large scale.
I dont recall having much of a need for a weak LED to light my house…. or there being much wind inside it either
I don’t care. I still think they look cool.
Come on please don’t take the urine - I bought one of these (exactly the same but with no logo and with transparent blades) a year ago in Taiwan - the cost NTD 200 retail ie 6-7 USD. As a side note it is still cool, but I haven’t worked out what to do with it, oh and it falls of the platic rod too easily because of the bearings.
Don’t take the urine? What the heck?