Today we will be doing further research on which option we want to use for our project (see previous post). We are also still looking into other materials or parts that we think we will need (see our budget post).
We are still trying to determine if we want to use a regular bicycle or an exercise bicycle. While it will be easier to bring in our own bicycle, it will be much harder to complete the bicycle generator. This will require us to build a wood frame. On the other hand, if we use an exercise bicycle we will be saving weeks of stress of trying to build a support system for the bicycle. The exercise bicycle also comes with a motor. The only challenge is trying to find an exercise bicycle. Also, we are hopefully going to use a DC motor instead of an AC motor since a DC motor is most likely what powers an exercise bicycle. We will post more updates as our plan becomes more finalized. Keep up the great work team! https://www.zoro.com/ametek-lamb-universal-acdc-mtr-14hp-19-500rpm-120v-5409-33-2/i/G1611267/feature-product?gclid=CjwKCAiA8bnUBRA-EiwAc0hZk_U9owz97SWStP7pR-6gAFbCC2ooGCLT4N5htxKEQ-lkK8S3IIFRCBoCPw4QAvD_BwE https://www.zoro.com/dayton-dc-gearmotor-195-rpm-24v-5ng03/i/G761493
Last week, we finally were able to mount the motor to the bicycle. We even pedaled on the bicycle to make sure that it worked... it did! We are very happy. All we have left to do now is attach the battery to the motor so when we pedal, we can charge the battery.
We are using the 3D printer to create a piece that will be attached to the motor. It will fit in between the wheel and, by using friction, will generate the power we need. We tried our first attempt with the printer, but the piece was too tight, so we are making adjustments and will print again.
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