Using Stepper Motors as Generators (Rectifiers, KBP 307 IC, & Alternatives)

Stepper motors are great for their efficiency and high voltage produced with low torque. It is not always intuitive for the non-electrically-inclined to produce something a current that is more usable. In this video, I detail the workings of stepper motors, why they make better generators than brushed or BLDC motors, and how you can easily create a rectifying circuit using either 1N4007 diodes or the KPB-307 IC.

Product Links:

1N4007 Diode:
https://amzn.to/3YhkRRE
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803960201209.html

KPB-307:
https://amzn.to/3HwEK1m
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803418383690.html

Stepper motors I like to use:
https://amzn.to/3BuEM6a

My free STL files available on Thingiverse:
https://www.thingiverse.com/christophersfactory/designs

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