Stepper Motor Generator

This instructable goes over how to create a generator to power lights, charge a battery or capacitor, etc. with kinetic energy.
Parts:
Stepper Motor (with 4 cables)
8 diodes
breadboard
a load to charge or power
Parts:
Stepper Motor (with 4 cables)
8 diodes
breadboard
a load to charge or power
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Bridge Rectifier Breadboard

Another View of the Breadboard With Everything Plugged In

Here is a project that I created using this circuit:
Circuit Board (A board that lights up using the kinetic energy of the spinning wheel)
Circuit Board (A board that lights up using the kinetic energy of the spinning wheel)