Exterior Sources

Technical Sources for Further Reference

General information on bicycles, the history of bicycles, and bicycle parts.

Overview of Electricity, Generation, and Dynamos- This is a simple overview of electricity, generation, and dynamos. Further information can be found in other articles found below.

Electricity Generators- This is a brief overview of how electrical energy can be generated. This describes the process that is occurring within the motor that we have incorporated into our dynamo. The motor is what really generates all the electricity due to the interaction of magnets and wire.

Bicycle Dynamos: Uses and Effectiveness- This link talks a little bit about different types of bike dynamos and how they can be used on a bicycle.

DIY Bicycle Dynamo USB Charger- Used to design and build the electrical unit for our design. This provides a straightforward set of instructions for constructing a similar system.

Rectifiers and AC to DC Conversion- General theory behind how the bridge rectifier used in the above circuitry works. This website also contains a great deal of information on other circuit related items.

3D Printing- This link talks about what 3D printing is, the different technologies available, and more. We used 3D printers in our group to make parts rapidly for the major body components in our project.