This particular DIY project that will be covered in this post is more than just a fancy DIY. It will help you workout (lose weight) and it will help you harness that energy into electrical energy which can be then used for charging your cell phone. The idea is to attach a bike to a generator and pedalling the bike will result in generation of electricity. In simple terms, the system works as follows; the back wheel of the bike has been attached via fan belt to and spins the DC motor, the motor has been connected to a charge controller which is then connected to a lead-acid battery and finally, the battery is connected to an inverter where you can plug the charger and charge your cell phone. What follows is a list of basic items you will need followed by steps that will help you grasp how this DIY is built and works;
- Bicycle Stand
- Bicycle Frame with Back Wheel
- 12V Lead Acid Battery
- DC-AC Inverter
- DC-DC Battery Charger
- 24V DC Scooter Motor
- Fan Belt
- Fan Belt Pulley
- Wires
- Screws
- Wood
- Metal Rod