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Permanent Magnets - given<br />
 
Permanent Magnets - given<br />
 
Cased Wire - given<br />
 
Cased Wire - given<br />
[https://www.amazon.com/KBP06-RS205-Full-Bridge-Rectifier/dp/B01B3K569A/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1518047239&sr=8-13&keywords=bridge+rectifierFull Wave Bridge Rectifer x 5 - $6.99]
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[https://www.amazon.com/KBP06-RS205-Full-Bridge-Rectifier/dp/B01B3K569A/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1518047239&sr=8-13&keywords=bridge+rectifierFull Wave Bridge Rectifer x 5 - $6.99]<br />
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[https://www.amazon.com/UNITED-ESMH500VNN682MP50T-Aluminum-Electrolytic-Capacitor/dp/B073477247/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?s=industrial&ie=UTF8&qid=1518140153&sr=1-2-spons&keywords=6800uf+capacitor+50v&psc=1 50V, 6800uF Capacitor x 5 - $14.57]<br />
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[https://www.amazon.com/Aibocn-External-Battery-Charger-Flashlight/dp/B013HIR1Q2/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1518141116&sr=8-5&keywords=portable+charger Portable Charger - $9.99]<br />
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PVC Pipe for the case holding dynamo
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Metal Brackets for attaching the dynamo and battery to the bicycle
  
  

Revision as of 01:57, 9 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

  • Learning how to properly assemble a bottle dynamo.
  • 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.

Gantt Chart

Budget

Copper Wire - given
Iron Core - given
Permanent Magnets - given
Cased Wire - given
Wave Bridge Rectifer x 5 - $6.99
50V, 6800uF Capacitor x 5 - $14.57
Portable Charger - $9.99
PVC Pipe for the case holding dynamo Metal Brackets for attaching the dynamo and battery to the bicycle