Difference between revisions of "Pedal-Powered Electricity Generator"
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==Short Description== | ==Short Description== | ||
| − | *'''Problem:''' | + | *'''Problem:''' Lack of fuel to power a generator. |
| − | *'''Idea:''' | + | *'''Idea:''' Combine a chair and the back end of a bike to power a generator |
*'''Difficulty:''' | *'''Difficulty:''' | ||
*'''Price Range:''' | *'''Price Range:''' | ||
| − | *'''Material Needed:''' | + | *'''Material Needed:''' Chair, the back end of a bike, alternator |
*'''How Many people?''' | *'''How Many people?''' | ||
*'''How Long does it take?''' | *'''How Long does it take?''' | ||
==Concept== | ==Concept== | ||
| + | [[File:chair_concept.jpeg|300px|First layer]]<br> | ||
| + | ==How to Build the Pedal-Powered Electricity Generator== | ||
| + | Step 1: Connect the bicycle rear with the chair. Use an adjustable pole if you would like to adjust the pedal powered generator to different leg length. The crank position should be a couple of inches above the seat. <br> | ||
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==Success Story== | ==Success Story== | ||
==References and Further Reading== | ==References and Further Reading== | ||
| − | * ... | + | * http://www.c-realevents.demon.co.uk/inprogress/chairgen/chairgen.htm |
==Related Articles== | ==Related Articles== | ||
Revision as of 21:24, 22 February 2010
Contents
Short Description
- Problem: Lack of fuel to power a generator.
- Idea: Combine a chair and the back end of a bike to power a generator
- Difficulty:
- Price Range:
- Material Needed: Chair, the back end of a bike, alternator
- How Many people?
- How Long does it take?
Concept
How to Build the Pedal-Powered Electricity Generator
Step 1: Connect the bicycle rear with the chair. Use an adjustable pole if you would like to adjust the pedal powered generator to different leg length. The crank position should be a couple of inches above the seat.
Success Story
References and Further Reading
Related Articles
