VIDEO1- Free DIY Pedal Power Bicycle Generator Dynamo Plans

[theelaw1]

tesla wouldve approved

[joshbulldog1661]

Does this include all parts needed (minus the bike and tools)

[bicyclegenerator]

@joshbulldog1661 The parts list allows you to pick and choose which parts you want to purchase for the project . Do to the website at pedalpowergenerator d o t com

[arseniyonline1234555]

in the future, would it be possible to have bigger generator, may be one that would require more resistance from pedaling?

[bicyclegenerator]

@arseniyonline1234555 You will be very happy with the amount of resistance if you go to your higher gears and hook this generator up to a 100 Amp hour battery to charge. This is very similar to riding at 15 MPH and feeling the wind pushing back on you. Then you go to 20 Miles per hour, the wind gets SUPER hard to pedal against.. It's the same way when charging a 100 Amp Hour Deep cycle battery or a 18 Amp hour Duracell power pack that is powering a television set.

[arseniyonline1234555]

does it not come with wires connected to something already? i don't wont to bother with wire clippers and all of that

[bicyclegenerator]

@arseniyonline1234555 Yes it does come fully assembled if you get the model PPG-300 from the website pedal power generator . com

[arseniyonline1234555]

every gym in the world could power themselves, from bikes to weight lifting, it can all be connected up to generate electricity for treadmills, light and music. integrate it with a grid in case it;s not enough

[sanjaydav]

Any chance of getting the generator you are using in NewZealand?

[bicyclegenerator]

@sanjaydav Not sure which one is being used in NewZealand - can you clarify? We ship from the U.S. all over the world.

[aymeey0]

I am building a pedal power bicycle myself for a science project. I have been looking EVERYWHERE for a generator like yours, but I cannot seem to find one. Can you please tell me where it is you got yours? thank you! :D

[bicyclegenerator]

@aymeey0 The generator is sold on the web page pedal power generator d o t com under the parts list section. It's a 300 Watt DC permanent magnet motor that works as a generator or dynamo. It comes with a pulley mounted to its shaft. Size 3L or 3/8 inches wide V- Belt.

[JayBenedictBrown]

Thanks!

[PatinOmaha]

I have my doubts that the wires coming out of that generator can handle 300 watts of power.

[bicyclegenerator]

@PatinOmaha FYI - the wire from the generator is size 12 AWG (American Wire Gauge) which is rated to handle up to a peak current of 20 Amps. When you are charging a battery you can hit 20 Amps of current for a couple of seconds if you are really great athlete. The charging voltage would be about 15 Volts DC. So Watts = 20 Amps X 15 Volts = 300 Watts!! you can have wire as thin as a single hair carry 300 Watts of power if the wire is at 300 Volts while carrying 1 Amp, that would = 300W

[MontgomeryPowell]

SO AWESOME! thank you so much for not trying to charge upwards of $50 for this info. You make it super simple for a novice electric hobyist! thanks!!

[Wahsayah]

Okay does your kit need anything else required to buy aside from the kit or does the kit include everything except a powerpack/rechargeable battery so I can charge the powerpack/rechargable for my appliances to run from?

Like that mounting block at 1:07, does that come with the kit or what?

[bicyclegenerator]

@Wahsayah If you get the PPG-R300-K then you will need just a blocking diode. Charge controller is optional. You don't need a charge controller if you have a volt meter hooked up to the battery and make sure you don't exceed manufacturer's specification for Max Charge Voltage. In most cases this is ~15 Volts.

[djsaimon2]

can you plez tell me if i can buy the parts froom Greece or you work with any company in Europe or close to Greece

[bicyclegenerator]

@djsaimon2 Yes- in UK there is electric pedals dot com

[djsaimon2]

i want to do somthing like that ( Bicycle Power in NC serch in youtube to see yhe video ) Can the sestem do the same and if yes wich parts do i need to order? Can i oder this parts in greece ?

[bicyclegenerator]

@djsaimon2 The best way to go is to use 12 Volt light bulbs, and purchase the bike stand, the generator, the mounting adapter plate, the NC25A charge controller - which will be used as an over voltage protection circuit- to a dump resistor. The dump resistor come with the DIY wiring kit on the website.

[midway27272727]

good info....thanks !

[faststronghorse]

@bicyclegenerator

How much time did you take to construct the whole setup?

and can you give me a rough estimate of the costs required for the DIY bicycle generator?

Thanks a bunch. :)

[bicyclegenerator]

@faststronghorse It takes about 30 minutes to assemble and take the tire off your back wheel and then put the belt on. The costs are: Generator $100, Stand: $80, Belt: $70

[lancerooke]

What brand bike stand is that?

[bicyclegenerator]

@lancerooke It is a bell motivator bike stand

[lancerooke]

@bicyclegenerator How can I make sure that the pulley stays affixed as a pinion to the generator? Mine has fallen off twice despite the fact that I tightened the set screw both times. Is there some sort of glue or putty I can use?

[bicyclegenerator]

@lancerooke You can put a few drops of glue onto the set screw threads. The best to use is Loctite. If you set screw loosens up a lot it could be that your pulley is not balanced correctly. 

[lancerooke]

@bicyclegenerator It hasn't popped off since I tightened it extra hard, but I purchased some Loctite anyway just in case it pops off again. I don't think it's the alignment. I am using a Schwinn World Sport bike and it's wheels are actually perfect for this application. Thanks for the info!

[bicyclegenerator]

@lancerooke Bell Motivator Exercise Trainer

[bicyclegenerator]

So your profile indicates you are an 18 year old diesel mechanic? Impressive! I was under the impression that a fuel cell converts chemical energy to electrical energy. Where did you get your generator definition from? And the bike shops do call the round things with teeth a "Sprocket"? Not a pedal gear? Thanks for the input.

[lifgadael1992]

Lol, I love this video, BUT... He continues to call the alternator a "generator," and the Pedal Gear, a sprocket. Regional phrase I guess. But a generator makes chemical energy into electrical, an alternator makes kinetic energy into electrical. I just wish I could buy a set. Thank you Bicycle Generator =]]]

[sherlockholmes0075]

Just Awesome! and was helpful.

Add more videos on this.

[AtvProjects]

nice video