VCR DVD for parts
I had this VCR lent out and it just came back. I don’t think it works but as you can see in the video, the tape drive runs…. Anybody want…
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I’ve been thinking of using a rowing or pull chord of sorts with the Feel the Power project. Potenco has been thinking of making something along the same lines. They’re…
Read moreThermo-couple technology
I pinged my peers for help on making a generator out of a candle using a thermocouple and this is what came back (Thanks Michael, Tim, Chris and Michael). Interestingly…
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Read moreShred Power
My friend Emily has been working on various small scale citizen electricity generation systems based on common materials. Apparently this is something in the labs of Wind Energy Lighting. Here’s…
Read moreBike Pedal
I transferred the bike pedal apparatus to the lab. This project will get a little service as I’m intending on getting it running for next summer. I’m working with Steve…
Read moreCity Garden
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Read moreFeel the power
This project has been floating around the lab for a while and I’m realizing I should get it running. The idea is to make a generation system (perhaps pedaled) to…
Read moreSolar Cell Charger
I ordered one of these, it will be interesting to see how well it works. This is a blend or storage and solar power. So I could have a couple…
Read moreOttawa Solar Power
I dropped by Ottawa Solar Power yesterday. It was a great pleasure to talk to the gentleman at the front desk. I have is card at home and will report…
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I’ve been talking with my friend Steve Aplin recently about the Occupy movement and the Ottawa phenomena. He happens to have an apparatus for collecting and storing solar energy and…
Read moreTaking your cellphone off the grid
Can you run your cell phone off the grid? I find that when travelling there is often challenging times when it comes to keeping cell phones and laptops going. I’ve…
Read moreDIY Wind Turbine
When I was a kid I made a wind turbine out of balsa and one from my meccano set much like the one in this video. I got the video…
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