Do it with a Bicycle Hub

In part1, a "Flashlight Dynamo" is rotated by a wind turbine mounted on the axle of a bicycle hub. In part2, a bicycle hub is used as a coil winder. These are two original uses for bicycle hubs that have been introduced by PRPaul1.

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Howto & Style

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• Flashlight dynamo bicycle hub
• PRpaul1
• copper coils
• renewable energy

[grimreaper957]

cool!

[generatorblue]

@grimreaper957 Thank you!

[4sineweaver2]

Using the formable mesh is a great insight. It would be very easy to form one of those "twisted" vane vertical turbines as well.

[generatorblue]

@4sineweaver2 Hi! If you watched the video entitled "Flattened tomato cage turbine blades" you will see that I use a couple of fiberglass rods to reinforce the structure. The rods add flexibility and strength. I must note that the weakest point is where the blades make contact with the axle. The center hub needs to be made of steel. I can now conclude that a center hub that accepts multiple snap-on wire mesh blades supported by two rods each will work fine. Dipping in molten plastic helps also.

[dancaldwell230]

I like that! where do I find such a flashlight? if you use plastic pipe for the blades you may get more power from it

[dancaldwell230]

I like that! where do I find such a flashlight?

[sunshineisfine2]

Thanks for showing this video. Great idea.