Pedal power is a form of human-generated electricity that uses a stationary or exercise bike to convert the mechanical energy from pedaling into electrical energy through a generator. The key components needed for pedal power include a bike, a flywheel to store rotational energy, belts and pulleys to transfer energy to the generator, a generator to produce electricity, and devices like diodes, fuses, batteries, and inverters to regulate and store the electrical output. More information on setting up pedal power systems can be found on various websites like Appropedia.org.

1. Pedal PowerAshley WardJose HernandezEngr 30810/12/2011

2. What is Pedal PowerPedal Power is a form of human generated powerUses a stationary or exercise bikePedal power works byConverting mechanical energy from one area to anotherConverting mechanical energy to electrical energy with the help of a generator

3. What can Pedal Power … Power?A blenderA grinderA blenderA laptopA televisionA concertAnd so much more…

4. What Do You Need to Use Pedal Power?A stationary or exercise bikeAny bike will work, as long as it is stable and can’t moveThe FlywheelA heavy rotating disk that stores momentum. Used because it resists changes in speed, allowing for a stable torque for the generator. (More information appearing later)

5. What You Need: ContinuedBelts and PulleysA series of belts and pulleys depending on your project. Used to turn mechanisms on your device. Attach to your flywheel and the generator.A generatorTo provide mechanical energy in the form of a rotating belt to a generator which will then produce electrical energy.

6. What You Need: Continued A diodeUsed to keep the flow of electricity to go one way. Since motors are two way devices, the diode allows for the motor to be a generator.A fuseA useful safety feature, if too much current passes the fuse, it pops. When you replace it, your device will work again, and not be destroyed.

7. What you need: Continued A battery Stores the energy and releases a steady current.An inverterConverts direct current (dc) to alternating current (ac, what comes out of a wall socket.)An Imagination

8. Where You Can Find Out More About Pedal Powerhttp://www.appropedia.org/Pedal_powerhttp://www.appropedia.org/Pedal_power_howto

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