How to build Geared-Up From the Feet-Up   

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Contents 1 How to Build Your Own Geared-Up From the Feet-Up 1.1 Modifying the Bike stand 1.2 Applying the Derailleur 1.3 Modifying the Motor 1.4 Mounting the Components in Place 1.5 How to Wire the Electrical Circuit 1.5.1 Part 1: Wiring the Electric Circuit 1.5.2 Part 2:Wiring the Diversion Load 1.6 Weatherproofing the System with a Plexiglass Case

[edit] How to Build Your Own Geared-Up From the Feet-Up

Before you begin building, make sure you have these:

Tools You Will Need
1. Wrenches (socket, allen, crescent)
2. Pliers
3. Screwdrivers
4. Power drill
5. Table Saw
6. Hacksaw
7. Welding tools
8. Blow torch
9. Soldering Iron and tin

Materials you Will Need
1. Bicycle Trainer Stand- We bought this from www.Amazon.com
2. 36 Volt DC Permanent Magnet Motor- http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370537871264&
3. 40 Amp 600 Watt Blocking Diode- http://www.windynation.com/products/accessories/conversion/diodes/40-amp-600-watt-stud-blocking-diode
4. Single-Speed BMX Bike Chain- Note: If there is a master link on the bike chain, remove it so it can fit through the derailleur and remove any excess links if necessary.
5. Steel BMX Sprocket (28-tooth)
6. Steel Sprocket (9-tooth)
7. Derailleur
8. Bike pedal crank lever still attached to sprocket from an old bike
9. Fuse Holder
10. 15 Amp Fuse
11. 12 Volt DC Light bulb
12. Light bulb socket

[edit] Modifying the Bike stand

The Bike Stand
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	Step 1: Set up your bike stand and remove the extra fan piece to expose the metal rod
	Step 2: Get a sprocket. Any sprocket will do, but a larger gear will increase rotaions and make it easier on the rider.
	Step 3: Slide the sprocket onto the rod of the bike stand and tighten screws, locking the piece into place.
	Step 4: Etch the roller that contacts the rear bike tire to reduce the risk of slipping on the tire.
	Step 5: The final bike stand roller should look like this.

[edit] Applying the Derailleur

The Derailleur
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	Step 1: Cut off the unnecessary sprocket attached to pedal leg, but keep gear intact because it will be used in step _.
	Step 2: Fit square bolt to the hole in the pedal leg. This piece screws around the motor to hold tightly.
	Step 3: Thread chain through derailleur. Derailleur should screw apart using a small wrench. Once derailleur is open, set chain in place and screw together again.
	Step 4: Using the bolt fitted to the pedal leg in step 2, now attach the derailleur to it with a washer and nut.
	Step 5: At this point your system should look like this.

[edit] Modifying the Motor

Modify the Motor
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	Step 1: Remove sprocket from the motor.
	Step 2: Cut a fitted hollow cylinder out of raw aluminum with screw holes to the sprocket.
	Step 3: Weld an aluminum cylinder to the disc that will fit the rod of the motor. This piece screws around the roller to hold tightly.

[edit] Mounting the Components in Place

Note: Exact placement will vary depending on the length of your chain. Be sure to test the angle of your derailleur to make sure it doesn't interfere with your gear on the roller. Once positioned, test the angles of your derailleur to make sure it fully extends.

Mounting the System
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	Step 1: Get a piece of wood that fits behind the bike stand without interfering with the roller.
	Step 2: Optional: Cut a wedge out of the base of the board to allow for easier access to the height adjusting knob.
	Step 3: Screw a block of wood to the wood base, if you chose to cut out a piece in step 2, this piece of wood will do.
	Step 4: Screw motor to the piece of wood you attached in step 3, make sure the motor is aligned to the roller or you will loose power due to the excess resistance caused by the un-aligned chain.
	Step 5: Now weave your chain onto the roller and motor sprockets.
	Step 6: Take the sprocket that you cut from the bike pedal, grind off a few teeth perpendicular to one of the 5 holes, and screw it into the bike pedal
	Step 7: Test angle of derailleur mount to ensure the clearance of the roller when its adjusted.
	Step 8: Decide on a spot to mount the pedal and screw it into place with metal brackets.
	Step 9: Now that the pedal is mounted, slide a 1x2x5 inch piece of wood into the gab between the sprocket and the pedal. Screw it into place using at least 2 of the four remaining holes.
	Step 10: Your system should look like this.

[edit] How to Wire the Electrical Circuit

Tools You Will Need:

• Soldering gun
• soldering tin
• wire strippers
• wire cutters
• screwdriver

Materials You Will Need:

• Blocking diode
• charge controller
• fuse (only one necessary)
• fuse holder
• insulated copper wire
• 25ft extension cord
• light bulb
• light bulb socket
• battery

[edit] Part 1: Wiring the Electric Circuit

Wiring the Electric Circuit
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	Step 1: Set blocking diode into heat sink positive (+) side-up by cutting hole to fit the diameter of the diode.
	Step 2: Solder positive (+) wire from the motor to the positive (+) side of blocking diode
	Step 3: Solder (+) wire from blocking diode to one end of the fuse holder with fuse inside and solder another wire to the other end of the fuse holder.
	Step 4: What your circuit should look like
	Step 5: Charge controller must be opened with screwdriver in order to connect wires
	Step 6: 6.1Place the positive (+) loose wire into the #1 “Battery Positive” terminal on the charge controller 6.2Place the Positive (+) wire that goes to the battery into the same #1 “Battery Positive” terminal on the charge controller. 6.3Screw both wires down, locking them into place. 6.4Take the negative (-) wire from the motor and place it into the #3 “Battery Negative” terminal of the charge controller. 6.5Take the negative (-) wire from the battery and place it into the same #3 “Battery Negative” terminal of the charge controller as well. 6.6Screw both motor and battery negative wires down, locking them into place together in the terminal

[edit] Part 2:Wiring the Diversion Load

Sorry, this part is still missing. Please add if you have information on how the diversion load was wired on this project.

[edit] Weatherproofing the System with a Plexiglass Case

How to build the Plexiglass Weatherproof Case
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	Step 1: Cut plexi-glass pieces to fit around the wooden base.
	Step 2: Glue plexi-glass pieces together with plexi-glass solvent to join the pieces, making a box.
	Step 3: The box must be opened periodically to maintain moving parts and tighten bolts. A hinged door makes this possible on the long side of the box next to the motor. Hinges are bolted to the top of the box and to a side piece of plexi-glass.
	Step 4: Affix magnet plates to bottom of door with screws. Screw magnets onto main wooden board.

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