WOT, who we are

The WOT is a student organization with a passion for technology and development. We test and design extremely affordable technologies for use in developing countries.

A water pump for 20 Euros and 10 Euros for an irrigation system? We develop it. Join us!

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A directional brake

Since we already installed a number of rope pumps in the Netherlands, we were looking for a safety brake that is reliable and stultify the appearance of the rope pump not too much. As users rope pumps knows, the wheel and handle swings back firmly…


Daffodils in bloom at the Kijito

The days are starting to lengthen and temperatures rise. And on the WOT-field the nature has actually been in effect. Sometime in the distant past on the back WOT-field by a WOT member with very green fingers has planted daffodil bulbs. And miraculously come each…


DIY Power Unit - March 12th, 2011 No Comments
3kW generator lawnmower engine

After a quick experiment with a drill, an asynchronous electric motor, a capacitor and a lamp, we got the idea to build a generator. The aim was to connect the 3 kW electric motor to a 3.5 hp Briggs & Stratton petrol engine from a…


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