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  1. Gluktar

    Pedal powered generator

    Wow, this tread took a turn. Welcome to electronicsandparentingpoint.com I don’t think you quite understand that the goal for this is fun and not control. It’s all how you frame and deliver things. I would expect that if I built this project with my kids and explained it effectively, they...
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    Pedal powered generator

    Maybe a party bike full of kids could make some toast. I thought I discovered it was called a buck boost board from googling. I like the dynamo idea too. Thanks for the help. Gives me a place to start.
  3. Gluktar

    Pedal powered generator

    I like the reach for the top idea. This is also an idea for camping without power so charging the iPads by pedal power...
  4. Gluktar

    Pedal powered generator

    Looking for ideas on how to make a pedal powered charger for the kids to get exercise while they watch a show or play a game. I have a big DC motor that I can use to make the power, and I am gonna use some sort of jig to hold the bike in place and turn the motor. But I am looking for thoughts...
  5. Gluktar

    Power powerwheels

    Perhaps. Will have to keep thinking this one through. Thanks.
  6. Gluktar

    Power powerwheels

    Indeed safety is a concern. The max speed of a factory power wheels is 2.5mph. I plan on keeping it the same. Also, can I simply underpowered the motor. If the label says 18amps and 100volts and around 5000rpm. Since I will be gearing it down anyways, is there a way to know the max power draw...
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    Power powerwheels

    I managed to pick up a free power wheels car for my 5 year old by posting an ad for “broken power wheels wanted for free”. Got it home, cut of the proprietary power wheels batter plug and hooked it up and it wasn’t broken, works fine. Now with a little sawzall work and a mini car battery I have...
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