2. What is Pedal Power Pedal Power is a form of human generated power Uses a stationary or exercise bike Pedal power works by Converting mechanical energy from one area to another Converting mechanical energy to electrical energy with the help of a generator
3. What can Pedal Power … Power? A blender A grinder A blender A laptop A television A concert And so much more…
4. What Do You Need to Use Pedal Power? A stationary or exercise bike Any bike will work, as long as it is stable and can’t move The Flywheel A heavy rotating disk that stores momentum. Used because it resists changes in speed, allowing for a stable torque for the generator. (More information appearing later)
5. What You Need: Continued Belts and Pulleys A series of belts and pulleys depending on your project. Used to turn mechanisms on your device. Attach to your flywheel and the generator. A generator To provide mechanical energy in the form of a rotating belt to a generator which will then produce electrical energy.
6. What You Need: Continued A diode Used to keep the flow of electricity to go one way. Since motors are two way devices, the diode allows for the motor to be a generator. A fuse A useful safety feature, if too much current passes the fuse, it pops. When you replace it, your device will work again, and not be destroyed.
7. What you need: Continued A battery Stores the energy and releases a steady current. An inverter Converts direct current (dc) to alternating current (ac, what comes out of a wall socket.) An Imagination
8. Where You Can Find Out More About Pedal Power http://www.appropedia.org/Pedal_power http://www.appropedia.org/Pedal_power_howto
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