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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 11-16-13, 11:45 AM
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A permanent magnet alternator (not most...

A permanent magnet alternator (not most automotive alternators) is ideal. I got mine at a surplus store many years ago (I think it was intended for wind power, got it at some crazy low price like...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 12-22-10, 11:48 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 278,702
Posted By NiHaoMike
How can a solar panel help you look like a model?...

How can a solar panel help you look like a model?
http://i51.tinypic.com/1snw90.jpg
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 12-21-10, 12:17 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 278,702
Posted By NiHaoMike
My laptop uses about 50w or so when playing...

My laptop uses about 50w or so when playing D2X-XL. The power supply is rated for 90w. So it should be possible to power it using a pedal generator.
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 07-18-10, 04:44 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 278,702
Posted By NiHaoMike
It used to be a stationary bicycle/video game...

It used to be a stationary bicycle/video game controller. It had a friction band around the big wheel, with a mechanism containing a potentiometer to sense tension. The potentiometer was connected to...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 07-16-10, 09:56 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 278,702
Posted By NiHaoMike
Here's my version: ...

Here's my version:
http://i28.tinypic.com/2ibls8n.jpg
I decided to make a dedicated unit since I haven't found a reasonably-priced bicycle stand. Now I just need an oscilloscope so I can work on...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 05-28-09, 10:40 PM
Replies: 159
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Posted By NiHaoMike
It really has to do with Faraday's Law and Lenz's...

It really has to do with Faraday's Law and Lenz's Law. The voltage induced in a coil of wire is proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux, which is proportional to the speed of the...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 05-28-09, 03:37 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 278,702
Posted By NiHaoMike
http://techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/boost-hack/...

http://techno-fandom.org/~hobbit/cars/boost-hack/
Maybe try that trick to get more voltage at lower speeds? I actually tried it with the motor for my hybrid bike. By turning the motor by hand (I...
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 02-08-09, 12:32 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 278,702
Posted By NiHaoMike
2.2F capacitors for car A/V regularly go for $20...

2.2F capacitors for car A/V regularly go for $20 at Fry's.
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 01-17-09, 05:27 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 278,702
Posted By NiHaoMike
Add a Schottky diode for an automatic disconnect.

Add a Schottky diode for an automatic disconnect.
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