Difference between revisions of "Cycle Charger"
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| + | * Fastening the components to the bicycle in such a way that the wires won't come loose with the vibration of the bike. | ||
| + | * Wiring the battery in such a way that the fluctuation in the energy generation does not damage the components. | ||
== <big>'''Gantt Chart'''</big> == | == <big>'''Gantt Chart'''</big> == | ||
Revision as of 04:31, 7 February 2018
Overview
Energy is all around us, but on a near daily basis we find ourselves low on charge by the end of the day. The objective of Cycle Charger is to harness the rotational energy of a bicycle ride and store the energy in a battery for a late day boost. Cycle Charger aims to be completely out of the way, requiring no user input beyond riding and plugging in.
Team Members
- Kyle Cummings
- Nathan Genstein
- Kaylynn Williamson
- Sam Chai (TA)
Objectives
- Generate:
Through the use of a "bottle dynamo" we will use the rotation of the wheel of the bike to rotate magnets in the presence of a copper coil to generate electricity.
- Convert:
Using a "rectifier" we will convert the AC current created from the generator into DC current. Then a capacitor will be used to generate smooth current that a phone can use.
- Store:
We will then feed the generated current into a battery that is fastened to the bike where it will be stored. There will also be a detachable portable charger that will be charged from the main battery.
Challenges
- Sizing the components of the bottle dynamo properly to avoid friction/ rapid unscheduled disassembly.
- Fastening the components to the bicycle in such a way that the wires won't come loose with the vibration of the bike.
- Wiring the battery in such a way that the fluctuation in the energy generation does not damage the components.
