Comment on How to Build a Bike Generator with Control Panel (LowTechMagazine)
squashkin@wolfballs.com 2 years agoI really like the idea for a while although idk how practical it is and what the best use case would be
solar panel systems may be affordable in comparison and can cover low power needs
iamtanmay@wolfballs.com 2 years ago
Solar is very cheap and has same equipment with added regulator between cells and battery. Pro: Free energy that lasts 25-30 years. You can make your own with off the shelf components easily or buy decent 200W kits for <2000$, like: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Jackery-Generator-Portable-SolarSaga-Emergency/dp/B09NQ77VZ2
Cons: Only for certain weather and locations. In an apartment you may not have right orientation or space
Bike gen is old, reliable tech that works in all conditions. Plus in an emergency, a bike is a good backup transport to have
squashkin@wolfballs.com 2 years ago
good points thx