Difference between revisions of "Pedal-Powered Electricity Generator"
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− | *'''Problem:''' Lack of fuel to power a generator. | + | *'''Problem:''' Lack of wind, water or fuel to power a generator. |
*'''Idea:''' Combine a chair and the back end of a bike to power a generator | *'''Idea:''' Combine a chair and the back end of a bike to power a generator | ||
*'''Difficulty:''' Difficult | *'''Difficulty:''' Difficult |
Revision as of 22:10, 22 February 2010
Contents
Short Description
- Problem: Lack of wind, water or fuel to power a generator.
- Idea: Combine a chair and the back end of a bike to power a generator
- Difficulty: Difficult
- Price Range: Depends on the material's availability
- Material Needed: Chair, the back end of a bike, generator, belt, poles, welding device
- How Many people? 1-2
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 and its base can be made of office chair parts.
Step 3: Generator belt
The wheel shown in the picture above is a 26 inch one. To fit the generator between the wheel and the ground a A78 (78 inch circumference) belt was used.
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