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. <br> | + | ''"Step 1: Connect the bicycle rear with the chair."" <br> |
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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[[File:chairgn3.jpeg|300px|Chair and bike are connected]]<br> | [[File:chairgn3.jpeg|300px|Chair and bike are connected]]<br> | ||
| − | Step 2: Connect the bicycle rear with the chair. | + | ""Step 2: Connect the bicycle rear with the chair."" <br> |
[[File:chair_concept.jpeg|300px|First layer]]<br> | [[File:chair_concept.jpeg|300px|First layer]]<br> | ||
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==References and Further Reading== | ==References and Further Reading== | ||
Revision as of 20:47, 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.""
References and Further Reading
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