Team U^s Presentation
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TEAM HSU Engineering 215 – Fall 2011 Team Members Jenna Bader, Dashiel Bivens, Jacob Rowe, Karen Stufkosky
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Alternative Energy using bicycle powered generator for Flock House in New York.
Transcript of Team U^s Presentation
TEAM
HSU Engineering 215 – Fall 2011
Team MembersJenna Bader, Dashiel Bivens, Jacob Rowe, Karen Stufkosky
INTRODUCTION
Client:
Objective: Build a bicycle powered generator which invites passerby cyclists to charge the Flock House battery using their own bikes.
Flock House in Times Square, NY
CRITERIA
Criteria Weight Constraint
Power Output 10 At least 100 Watts
Ease of use 10 Simple to set upWorks for all bicyclesOperator can generate for 20 minutes
Consistency 10 Works every time
Durability 9 Must withstand the weather and daily use
Portability 7 No more than a single person needed to move
Aesthetics 6 Visually appealing
Safety 5 Safe for rider use and the public
Cost 5 Does not exceed budget of $375.00
FINAL DESIGNGeared Up from the Feet Up
THE BIKE STAND
Side View of Adjustable Stand
MECHANICS
AutoCAD motor and stand drawing here
CLOSE-UP FINAL DESIGN
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
Blocking Diode
Fuse Battery
Charge Controller
Motor
ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
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108
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193
Total Hours: 400
Phase 1 - Problem Definition
Phase 2 - Problem Definition and Literature Review
Phase 3 - Alternative Solutions
Phase 4 - Final Decision
Phase 5 - Specifications
DESIGN HOUR COSTS
CONSTRUCTION COSTSMaterials Quanti
tyCost to U^s
Retail Cost
Charge Controller 1 $111.54 $90.00 + Shipping
Trainer 1 $67.35 $67.35
Geared Motor 1 $55.00 $90.00 + Shipping
Bike Sprockets 2 $15.98 $15.98
25 Ft Power Cord (Wire) 1 $14.84 $16.99
BMX Chain 1 $9.98 $9.98
Heat Shrink Tubing 1 $9.44 $10.98
Blocking Diode 1 $6.98 $13.66
Light Bulb 12V 1 $5.84 $5.84
WD-40 1 $3.99 $3.99
Fuse 1 (pack) $2.19 $2.19
Fuse Holder 1 (pack) $2.19 $2.19
Wire Connectors 1 (pack) $0.99 $0.99
Used Derailleur 1 Donated $10.00
Shipping Total $35.68 $25.00
TOTAL 16 $341.99 $365.14
MAINTENANCE
Task Frequency Task Time Cost
Replace Fuses if Blown As needed 5 minutes to swap
$2.19 per package of 4
Oil Chain Once per week
1 minute $3.99 per 1 can WD-40
Tighten Nuts and Bolts Once daily 5 minutes N/A
RESULTS
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 160
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Current vs. Power
Current (Amps)
Pow
er
(Watt
s)
CONCLUSION
Power Output
Easy to Use
Consistent
Durable
Portable
Awesome Looking
Safe
Within Our Budget
Thanks To Our Sponsors • Marty Reed – Engineering Department Technician
• Dan Rojas- www.GreenPowerScience.com
