Build Your Own Generator

November 1, 2008

On the 1st of November at Hackney City Farm in London, Magnificent Revolution will tell you all that you need to know to build your own emissions-free electricity!

Follow this link to book your place http://www.lowimpact.org/hackney_course_outline_pedal_power.htm

On the course you can discover how to use your own bike as part of a small power station, capable of powering computers, stereos, TVs and other small household appliances. This method makes a great use of your bike when you’re not riding it around town. In just one day find out all you need to know to assemble a bike-powered generator. The classroom will be bike-powered throughout the day.

The course will cover:

  • national grid vs micro-power generation: a brief history of the development of the national grid and the benefits of local electricity generation
  • health & safety
  • basic electronics for beginners: know your watts from your volts
  • bike requirements: is your bike suitable or not?
  • turbo-training stands: where to find them; building your own and how to modify them
  • motors: converting electric motors to dynamos
  • storing electricity: how to convert DC to AC using inverters; what batteries to use
  • what can you power?

August 14, 2008 · Filed Under Events

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