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Team U^s consists of four students Jenna Bader, Dashiel Bivens, Jacob Rowe, and Karen Stufkosky (see fig 3) enrolled in [[Humboldt State University]]'s [[Engr215 Introduction to Design syllabus|Engineering 215 Intro to Design]] taught by [http://www.appropedia.org/User:Lonny Lonny Grafman]. The team was challenged with the task of developing a bicycle powered generator capable of generating 100+ watts while enabling the use all types of bicycles. This project is intended to increase the general public understanding of renewable energy and allow for any cyclist to take part in generating energy. | Team U^s consists of four students Jenna Bader, Dashiel Bivens, Jacob Rowe, and Karen Stufkosky (see fig 3) enrolled in [[Humboldt State University]]'s [[Engr215 Introduction to Design syllabus|Engineering 215 Intro to Design]] taught by [http://www.appropedia.org/User:Lonny Lonny Grafman]. The team was challenged with the task of developing a bicycle powered generator capable of generating 100+ watts while enabling the use all types of bicycles. This project is intended to increase the general public understanding of renewable energy and allow for any cyclist to take part in generating energy. | ||
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Revision as of 21:09, 24 November 2011
Abstract
This page represents "Team U^s's" bike powered energy project for Flock House. "Team U^s" is a group brought together through Humboldt State University's Engineering 215 Intro to Design taught by Lonny Grafman.
Introduction
Flock House
As urban populations continue to grow at exponential rates, sustainable living practices must progress to meet basic human needs. The need for sustainable living practices inspired Mary Mattingly to create the Flock House mobile art project. Evolving beyond the limits of the typical urban development, Flock House pods (see fig 1) have the capability of migrating and inhabiting any unused space. From the side’s buildings to sidewalks, the exact location is only limited to ones imagination. The “Flock Pods” are intended to be renewable homesteads. Most food and energy needs will be generated through the “Flock Pods” internal system, and through community support. To meet the energy needs of the inhabitants each pod is geared with a bike powered energy source (Geared Up From the Feet Up), and a Handcar Generator. Launching on May 1st, 2013, the first Flock House pod will move through New York’s Lower Manhattan (view the entire schedule).
To learn more about the project you may visit the Flock House web page, and for more information on the other projects incorporated in Flock House visit the Appropedia web page.
Team U^s
Team U^s consists of four students Jenna Bader, Dashiel Bivens, Jacob Rowe, and Karen Stufkosky (see fig 3) enrolled in Humboldt State University's Engineering 215 Intro to Design taught by Lonny Grafman. The team was challenged with the task of developing a bicycle powered generator capable of generating 100+ watts while enabling the use all types of bicycles. This project is intended to increase the general public understanding of renewable energy and allow for any cyclist to take part in generating energy.
team photo!!!!
Problem Statement & Criteria
Problem Statement
FlockPod needs a power source
Objective
Build a bicycle powered generator to meet the energy demands of the Flock House pod.
Criteria
| Criteria | Weight | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of use | 10 | Describe |
| Consistency | 10 | Describe |
| Durability | 9 | Describe |
| Portability | 7 | Describe |
| Aesthetics | 6 | Describe |
| Safety | 6 | Describe |
| Sustainability | 5 | Describe |
| Cost | 5 | Describe |
Geared-Up From the Feet-Up
Description of system and use
Cost and Materials
Data/Results
e.g. graph of power out put
DIY
How to Build Your Own!!
Step by Step Process
content/link to another page/Video
Special Thanks
References
- ↑ This is a reference. See Help:Footnotes for how to make one.