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|Area=Energy | |Area=Energy | ||
|Tags=energy, bicycle, computer, autonomy, | |Tags=energy, bicycle, computer, autonomy, | ||
− | |Description=The people pedal powered computer charger is | + | |Description=The people pedal powered computer charger is a device that harvests human energy to charge a computer. The energy input comes from an ordinary bicycle in a stand that drives a generator. The energy output is the charging voltage of the computer. |
|Difficulty=Medium | |Difficulty=Medium | ||
|Cost=200 | |Cost=200 | ||
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{{ {{tntn|Introduction}} | {{ {{tntn|Introduction}} | ||
− | |Introduction=The project Vélo M2 plays with PPP (people pedal | + | |Introduction=The project Vélo M2 plays with PPP (people pedal power) applications. In Brussels we're having PPP open-air cinéma projections, PPP mobile fablab workshops and PPP music scenes and DJ sets. [www.velom2.be www.velom2.be] |
− | This projects takes the PPP to a smaller scale, we will be charging a computer. In order to demonstrate the accessibility, we're construction the device in a remote town in Sweden, Torsby. | + | This projects takes the PPP to a smaller scale, where we will be charging a computer. In order to demonstrate the accessibility, we're construction the device in a remote town in Sweden, Torsby. |
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+ | To find out more about People Pedal Power, visit our site https://ciklic.wordpress.com/2017/08/05/renewable-energy-what-can-you-expect/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ {{tntn|Materials}} | {{ {{tntn|Materials}} | ||
+ | |Step_Picture_00=People_pedal_powered_computer_charger_IMG_2047.JPG | ||
|Material=- bicycle stand | |Material=- bicycle stand | ||
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{{ {{tntn|Tuto Step}} | {{ {{tntn|Tuto Step}} | ||
− | |Step_Title= | + | |Step_Picture_00=People_pedal_powered_computer_charger_IMG_0167.jpg |
+ | |Step_Title=Bicycle : human energy to mechanical energy | ||
+ | |Step_Content=The fist etape is the conversion of the human energy to slow-rotating mechanical energy. We are using an ordinary bicycle to harvest the energy. | ||
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+ | Pay attention ! | ||
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+ | - your bike should have low-profile tires | ||
+ | |||
+ | When the profile is too important, as on the picture, there will be a large energy loss due to vibrations. You will also have more noise when pedaling. | ||
+ | |||
+ | - the fixation of the axis should be not of the fast-release type | ||
+ | |||
+ | The fast-release-type with flat end is often not compatible with the bike stands. You can easily change the axle with another (second hand) axle. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ {{tntn|Tuto Step}} | ||
+ | |Step_Title=Bicycle stand : human to mechanical energy | ||
+ | |Step_Content= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ {{tntn|Tuto Step}} | ||
+ | |Step_Title=Generator : mechanical to electric energy | ||
+ | |Step_Content= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ {{tntn|Tuto Step}} | ||
+ | |Step_Title=Conversion : messy DC power to flat DC voltage | ||
+ | |Step_Content= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{ {{tntn|Tuto Step}} | ||
+ | |Step_Title=Charging : adapting to the computer voltage | ||
|Step_Content= | |Step_Content= | ||
}} | }} |
Author Vélo M² | Last edit 9/12/2019 by Clementflipo
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The project Vélo M2 plays with PPP (people pedal power) applications. In Brussels we're having PPP open-air cinéma projections, PPP mobile fablab workshops and PPP music scenes and DJ sets. [www.velom2.be www.velom2.be]
This projects takes the PPP to a smaller scale, where we will be charging a computer. In order to demonstrate the accessibility, we're construction the device in a remote town in Sweden, Torsby.
To find out more about People Pedal Power, visit our site https://ciklic.wordpress.com/2017/08/05/renewable-energy-what-can-you-expect/The fist etape is the conversion of the human energy to slow-rotating mechanical energy. We are using an ordinary bicycle to harvest the energy.
Pay attention !
- your bike should have low-profile tires
When the profile is too important, as on the picture, there will be a large energy loss due to vibrations. You will also have more noise when pedaling.
- the fixation of the axis should be not of the fast-release type
The fast-release-type with flat end is often not compatible with the bike stands. You can easily change the axle with another (second hand) axle.
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