Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
10-26-13, 11:01 AM
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Isn't a washing machine motor AC? If I'm not...
Isn't a washing machine motor AC? If I'm not mistaken, you would have to rectify the output to create DC. You may also have to energize the field coil to get current out. (I may be wrong - I'm...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-08-11, 04:04 PM
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12-22-10, 07:04 AM
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12-21-10, 08:06 AM
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-20-10, 01:06 PM
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-20-10, 10:51 AM
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Hi pat -
Sorry I don't have plans for the...
Hi pat -
Sorry I don't have plans for the one I made. Also, this particular generator might power an x-box, but probably not the display (TV).
You can find some by searching Google though:...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
07-16-10, 10:09 AM
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Received this query via PM:
Here are some...
Received this query via PM:
Here are some pics of the stand. Hope this helps.
I think the bits that helped me avoid chain issues are the parts I called "chainstay cradles" - the small blocks...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
02-15-10, 07:48 AM
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My little motor also had a threaded end on the...
My little motor also had a threaded end on the shaft. My wheel is the ground down hub from the squirrel cage/blower that you didn't buy.
Correct diameter will depend on what RPM your motor needs...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
02-14-10, 07:12 PM
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-09-09, 01:02 PM
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-08-09, 09:20 AM
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237w average? OK, yes you're definitely in...
237w average? OK, yes you're definitely in better shape than I am! And less lazy.
Also, I agree 100% about how generating power yourself changes your perception of energy use overall and the...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-08-09, 08:50 AM
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Thanks for testing that, jimmo. I'm still...
Thanks for testing that, jimmo. I'm still impressed with your output - I bet it has a lot to do with the 24v motor and the related points you made.
And judging by your bike, I bet there's a...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-07-09, 08:18 PM
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-07-09, 03:00 PM
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
12-07-09, 10:26 AM
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Hi jimmo -
Got any pictures of your setup? ...
Hi jimmo -
Got any pictures of your setup?
Quite a few people have mentioned the diode in the YouTube comments. I didn't add one because it wasn't in my junk pile, and honestly I wouldn't...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
05-28-09, 03:43 PM
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05-20-09, 07:53 AM
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
02-11-09, 01:38 PM
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I'd consider using a cap if I was just going to...
I'd consider using a cap if I was just going to output the power directly to the inverter to run a radio or the laptop while I rode the bike. It seems the inverter needs a steadier voltage than I'm...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
02-02-09, 08:25 PM
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Link love
"Wend blog" picked up the bike gen!
Wend BlogBlog Archive How to Make a Pedal-Powered Generator (http://www.wendmag.com/blog/2009/01/23/how-to-make-a-pedal-powered-generator/)
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-27-09, 03:14 PM
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-27-09, 02:54 PM
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I'm pretty sure the specs of this inverter...
I'm pretty sure the specs of this inverter include a high V shutoff. It definitely has a low V off.
Where might I source an appropriate capacitor that's in keeping with the budget of this project?
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-27-09, 01:03 PM
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Update:
Capacitor needed?
I got one...
Update:
Capacitor needed?
I got one reply to the previous post's question on the Xantrex forum (Xantrex Forums: XPower Plug 175w + pedal generator: battery req'd?...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-23-09, 01:04 PM
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-22-09, 03:10 PM
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-22-09, 07:00 AM
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Here's a car alternator powered one.
Looks...
Here's a car alternator powered one.
Looks like the "stock" field strength may be causing it to draw more power than the builder can comfortably deliver. He gets winded after about 45 seconds...
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