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> |
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: The base for the generator.'''<br> | |
The generator will be placed on the bottom in the front of the wheel. The base of the generator mount can be made of office chair parts. <br> | The generator will be placed on the bottom in the front of the wheel. The base of the generator mount can be made of office chair parts. <br> | ||
[[File:chairgn8.jpeg|300px|Generator]]<br> | [[File:chairgn8.jpeg|300px|Generator]]<br> | ||
Revision as of 21:56, 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: The base for the generator.
The generator will be placed on the bottom in the front of the wheel. The base of the generator mount can be made of office chair parts.
References and Further Reading
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