EcoRenovator - View Single Post - Building a pedal power bicycle 12 volt generator, ghetto style

BananaC · 02-14-10, 05:37 PM

Great input everyone! My g/f has an exchange student that will be doing this and I'm helping her get the parts. If you were to swap out the 12v motor for a 24v or 36v one, what other components would need to change (in MetroMPG's set-up)?

FYI, we just grabbed an old exercise bike from a neighbor. Might use that to save on the woodwork (she's procrastinated and it's due ASAP). Also got a free used battery from a parts store.

Thanks!

02-14-10, 05:37 PM	#91
BananaC Lurking Renovator Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Motor swap. Great input everyone! My g/f has an exchange student that will be doing this and I'm helping her get the parts. If you were to swap out the 12v motor for a 24v or 36v one, what other components would need to change (in MetroMPG's set-up)? FYI, we just grabbed an old exercise bike from a neighbor. Might use that to save on the woodwork (she's procrastinated and it's due ASAP). Also got a free used battery from a parts store. Thanks!