SubscribePotenco’s Pull-Cord Generator
If you’re following the OLPC, you may have noticed the nifty pull-cord generator seen with it. Amazingly, it can generate up to 20W average peak power. That’s easily enough to charge small devices such as cell phones and iPods, and may be just enough to charge my Tekkeon MP3400 battery.
Here are the specs:
- Compact: 2.5? high x 3.5? diameter
- Lightweight: 14 oz.
- Efficient: 20W peak average power
- Quiet: 59 dB at 1 foot, <50 dB at 5 feet
- Rugged: Water, dust and drop resistant
- Smart: Automatically adjusts to your fitness and energy level
- Ergonomic: Uses a variety of muscle groups
If you are interested in charging devices using natural energy, I’d check out Steve ‘Chippy’ Paine’s Solar UMPC blog. He just finished his Solar UMPC Tour which was a great success.
EDIT:
Found a YouTube video.
Revisiting Potenco’s Innovative Pull-Cord Generator - TreeHugger
Potenco: Powering Possibilities - TreeHugger
Potenco Products Page
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