The goal of this project is to design and build a working DC electric generator to be used for the charging of cellphones. This generator will be mounted upon a standard bicycle and will be powered by the mechanical motion of the bicycle. Through the incorporation of bridge rectifiers, capacitors, and voltage modifiers, the end product should be a custom made working model.
5.24.2016
Week 9 Lab
Considerable progress was made in lab today. The ribs were sanded and reamed to fit within their connecting bracket. The final bracket is printing and should be done as of now. Metal bar, that was ordered previously, has been cut, drilled, and mounted to the bicycle using bolts. This will serve as a mounting point for the dynamo. The electrical circuitry fits within the container incorporated into one of the ribs. The gears were sanded slightly so the fit together better. The gear shafts were also cut to length. All that is left is to attach the second bracket, secure the full dynamo, set up the gear train including the motor, attach the motor to the electrical circuitry, mount the dynamo to the bike, and perform testing.
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