Building a Bike Generator

Own a bike? Want to be able to turn it into a stationary exercise bike? Want to harness that energy, rather than just waste it all as heat, wind, and noise? Want to teach someone about engineering, science, electronics, or energy conservation? This video will walk you through my latest project of building a homemade human-powered bike generator and explain how I did it in a way that lets you still easily use the bike outside, inside with the resistance unit, or generate electricity! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:37 AccelaVelo indoor bike trainer 01:40 Knobby tires vs. racing slick 02:15 Changing tires 03:44 Engineering intro 04:09 Motor/generator 05:11 Pulley size calculations 06:31 Pulley mounting 06:51 Motor mounting 08:01 Quick-release reversal 08:28 Belt measurement 09:02 Belt installation 09:42 Generator polarity/voltage testing 10:32 Motor vs generator 10:57 Solar charge controller 11:21 Charge controller, battery, and switch wiring 12:53 Generator wiring 13:55 Test run 14:20 Conservation of energy 14:52 Inverter 15:12 Conclusion ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indoor Trainer: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01... Slick Tire: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01... Motor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Pulley: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Belt: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Charge Controller: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... Inverter: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07... Battery: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Camera 1: GoPro Hero 4 Black in 4K-30p with ProTune On Camera 2: GoPro Hero 5 Black in 4K-30p with ProTune On Post-production was done with Adobe Premiere Pro CS6 Music: "Animaux" by Gabriel Vigliensoni (   / gabriel vigliensoni - topic  ) on FreeMusicArchive.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out our store at https://Store.LifeIsForEnjoying.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us on the social networks of your choice! https://Twitter.LifeIsForEnjoying.com https://Facebook.LifeIsForEnjoying.com https://Flickr.LifeIsForEnjoying.com https://Instagram.LifeIsForEnjoying.com https://Garmin.LifeIsForEnjoying.com https://Hookit.LifeIsForEnjoying.com https://YouTube.LifeIsForEnjoying.com