Difference between revisions of "Pedal-Powered Electricity Generator"
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==How to Build the Pedal-Powered Electricity Generator== | ==How to Build the Pedal-Powered Electricity Generator== | ||
| − | Step 1: Connect the bicycle rear with the chair. | + | Step 1: Connect the bicycle rear with the chair. <br> |
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Use an adjustable pole if you want to adjust the pedal powered generator to different leg length. <br> | Use an adjustable pole if you want to adjust the pedal powered generator to different leg length. <br> | ||
[[File:chairgn2.jpeg|300px|An example for an adjustable pole]]<br> | [[File:chairgn2.jpeg|300px|An example for an adjustable pole]]<br> | ||
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Do not weld directly onto the crank housing.<br> | Do not weld directly onto the crank housing.<br> | ||
[[File:chairgn7.jpeg|300px|Welding around the crank]]<br> | [[File:chairgn7.jpeg|300px|Welding around the crank]]<br> | ||
| + | The final crank position should be a couple of inches above the seat.<br> | ||
| + | [[File:chairgn3.jpeg|300px|Chair and bike are connected]]<br> | ||
Step 2: Connect the bicycle rear with the chair. Use an adjustable pole if you want to adjust the pedal powered generator to different leg length. The crank position should be a couple of inches above the seat. Do not weld directly onto the crank housing.<br> | Step 2: Connect the bicycle rear with the chair. Use an adjustable pole if you want to adjust the pedal powered generator to different leg length. The crank position should be a couple of inches above the seat. Do not weld directly onto the crank housing.<br> | ||
Revision as of 21:45, 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, generator
- 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 want to adjust the pedal powered generator to different leg length.
Use a socket to provide more portability.
Do not weld directly onto the crank housing.
The final crank position should be a couple of inches above the seat.
Step 2: Connect the bicycle rear with the chair. Use an adjustable pole if you want to adjust the pedal powered generator to different leg length. The crank position should be a couple of inches above the seat. Do not weld directly onto the crank housing.
Success Story
References and Further Reading
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