Its that time again.....Science Fair! And Guess what i am doing?

weekend-fun · #1 (**permalink**) 11-19-2009, 08:12 PM

This year i am deterimend to get a blue ribbon at the science fair
So I am doing a electric bicycle powered in a green way (wind turbine: Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Wind Turbine)

One problem.......I cant decide what model or plan for my bike i want to use????

Hopefully i can get some pics soon.....
one is a completey kustom trike, the other a normal bike but with back hacked off and 2 wheels added

I am a luanatic!!!!

weekend-fun · #2 (**permalink**) 11-21-2009, 08:28 PM

Today I finally got started!!!
I did my measurements outside (we ran out of chalk so i had to use BBQ Charcol LOL!!)
My model is simpley a normal frame with two wheels on the end!!!
here is my plan:

Me drawing:

(Weekend-funs garage builds)

weekend-fun · #3 (**permalink**) 11-22-2009, 08:50 AM

C'mon, No Comments????

Jeesh, even I need a little critictsim every once in a while

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ok then.........................

weekend-fun · #4 (**permalink**) 11-22-2009, 08:35 PM

Here is pics from the turbine i am building and my new kit!!:Weekend-funs garage builds: Pictures From Today's work

GearNut · #5 (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 12:04 AM

I'll bite.
"Comment".
There now

In all seroiusness, I hope your science fair project goes well for you; and perhaps it will get more people intrested in alternative energy transportation.
I recommend searching in the electric bike section both here and at the "other" site for ideas on which set up will work best for you. I am of no help as I do not like electric setups. I like to recharge to full capacity in less than a minuit by pouring my energy source into my storage device.

**BarelyAWake** · #6 (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 03:49 AM

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Originally Posted by weekend-fun

C'mon, No Comments????

lol - we're jus' waitin' to see where you go with this is all

/waits.... o.o

deacon · #7 (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 09:53 AM

I think we need to look at even more exotic alternate energy ideas. We are getting hung up on ebikes now like we did gasoline. I have no idea what else is available out there but something probably is.

How about propane from those tanks for a travel trailer. Steam engines maybe or even atomic energy. I expect Iran would loan you an isotope or two. I know some guys looked at rockets and jets. Surely there is something else out there. Something simple and inexpensive would be nice.

weekend-fun · #8 (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deacon

I think we need to look at even more exotic alternate energy ideas. We are getting hung up on ebikes now like we did gasoline. I have no idea what else is available out there but something probably is.

How about propane from those tanks for a travel trailer. Steam engines maybe or even atomic energy. I expect Iran would loan you an isotope or two. I know some guys looked at rockets and jets. Surely there is something else out there. Something simple and inexpensive would be nice.

I have heard of a propane go-ped:Go-Ped® - GSR Pro-Ped

weekend-fun · #9 (**permalink**) 11-23-2009, 06:30 PM

Today I tried to paint neon stripes on the PVC for the turbine, but of course it failed lol.
The paint dosen't cover up entirely, i guess it's from the type of paint it is.

So i am going to just make them all black *shrug*

If any one has a old treadmill motot up for grabs, PM, email, or reply to me here!!

george_n_texas · #10 (**permalink**) 11-24-2009, 01:45 AM

Weekend you should be writing instructions for foreign countries like China...you seem to illustrate well and have a good command of English writing. You never cease to amaze with your ideas...I for one have never seen a wind turbine driven vehicle but I think it would probably work with a prop on a boat. Too much friction and weight involved for us land lovers to use IMO...I could be wrong.