BioLogic FreeCharge Powers an iPod With Your Bike
source: http://gizmodo.com/5352787/biologic-freecharge-powers-an-ipod-with-your-bike
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If I biked a lot—a whole lot—there's little doubt I'd drop $100 on the BioLogic FreeCharge when it hits in March.
Obviously pedaling a bike could generate a lot of electricity. So the BioLogic FreeCharge exploits this phenomenon, sticking a dyno on your wheel that charges a battery-powered USB hub. You plug something (like an iPhone) into the USB and it can recharge in about three hours.
But what makes the idea work is that battery intermediary between the dyno and the hub. By charging a battery that in turn charges your device of choice, the system assures a steady stream of power to whatever is plugged in.
Obviously solar power is another obvious point of energy exploitation for those on bikes, but something about exerting myself to charge my phone really preps my psyche for the days when I'll pedal to power the robot whipping me to pedal to power him.
Obviously pedaling a bike could generate a lot of electricity. So the BioLogic FreeCharge exploits this phenomenon, sticking a dyno on your wheel that charges a battery-powered USB hub. You plug something (like an iPhone) into the USB and it can recharge in about three hours.
But what makes the idea work is that battery intermediary between the dyno and the hub. By charging a battery that in turn charges your device of choice, the system assures a steady stream of power to whatever is plugged in.
Obviously solar power is another obvious point of energy exploitation for those on bikes, but something about exerting myself to charge my phone really preps my psyche for the days when I'll pedal to power the robot whipping me to pedal to power him.
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pandaman2105
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cool :)
if i ever get a bike, i'd like to get one.
- 2 years ago
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pandaman2105
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H0M3GR0WN
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Nice this and a solar backpack and or a solio could be off the grid so to speak with my cell, laptop and BICYCLE!
- 2 years ago
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H0M3GR0WN
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TheodoreSouza
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i wish i had something like this when i went on my three day bicycling trip. i ended up taking too many photos with my phone and draining my battery :)
- 2 years ago
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TheodoreSouza
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jeffissleeping
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awesome!!
...assuming that i can bike for 3 hours :) - 2 years ago
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jeffissleeping
