Use pedal power to generate electricity. The Human Power Generator
is user friendly, portable and available whenever you have the need
for it. The power output is directly proportional to the effort
put into it. The Human Power Generator can be a valuable tool in
teaching an appreciation of the physical energy required to produce
the electricity we tend to take for granted.
The Human Power Generator is primarily designed to charge a 12Volt,
deep cycle battery or to contribute to a 12Volt system. It can also
provide DC direct power.
AC appliances can be used with the Human Power Generator by using
a DC-AC inverter connected to a battery for stability (see our Portable
Power Pack). It is also possible to directly power certain
DC powered equipment such as a low power water pump without using
a battery. Appliances such as a DC television, light
or radio may also be used. However, with this application, a voltage
regulator may be required and keep in mind that the electrical current delivered, follows the same rhythym of your pedaling - which is not constant.
The amount of electrical power that can be generated by the Human
Power Generator is determined by the energy available to turn the
crank . The stronger the user, the more electrical power can be produced.
Typical output in watts with the Human Power Generator is about 60
Watts or 35 Watts with handcranks.
The Human Power Generator consists of a heavy, powdercoated steel
frame holding a bicycle-like crank, with a step-up chain drive (6.5:1)
attached to a permanent magnet DC generator. Each Human Power Generator comes with standard foot pedals.
Applications:
- Emergency power generation and battery charging - land and marine.
- Exercise: systems that do useful work generating power while exercising.
- Measurement of human power and endurance.
- Remote or off-grid power for water pumps and small appliances.
- Independent radio or radiotelephone systems; emergency communications.
- Classroom projects and educational exhibits to demonstrate the amount of effort required to generate electrical power.
A diode is built into a small in-line aluminium box and prevents reverse current from traveling back from the battery to the generator. | 
