Cycle Charger Weekly Log

1/22/18 - 1/28/18

Brainstormed project ideas as a group. Decided on creating a portable charging stick that is charged by riding one's bike around.

1/29/18 - 2/4/18

As a group we decided to do independent research and material gathering this week. Each member was researching certain aspects and taking note of the things needed to complete our project. We researched how to generate electricity from a moving wheel in different ways.

Kyle- I researched how to generate electricity through the use of a dynamo attached to the front wheel of the bike. It seems to be the best way to add it. I also created the project page and weekly log.

Kaylynn- 1.5 hours 2/4/18

        Located necessary material (bike) at house. Currently acquiring truck for transportation to campus. 
        Research: brainstorming videos.
                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgrKHfncBYI (without use of magnets)
                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nGrcR030R8 (using light generator)
                  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70OHGvVeWFI (demo of using wind as energy source)
                  http://www.gadgetreview.com/magnetic-bike-light (magnet-less example)

1/5/18 - 2/11/18

Kyle- Finalized the project proposal. Finished researching, and decided on our general process to complete this project. I finished the first budget draft and worked with Nathan to complete the other portions of the project proposal.

2/12/18 - 2/18/18

Nathan and Kyle - Spent time in Lopata 208 experimenting with the generators and researching coil orientations.

Group- Took a field trip to the local hardware store on 2/16/18. Bought multiple different sizes of PVC pipe.

Nathan- Researched the likely voltage output and how to properly store energy without accidentally turning the alternator into a motor.

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