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== Conclusion == The idea, design, construction, and testing of the treadmill-a-volt was a great learning experience that had its challenges and rewards. Some of the challenges we had were finding an appropriate piece of gym equipment that would meet our objectives. We kept an open mind as we searched the county and beyond for affordable equipment. Flexibility from any preconceived ideas is an important aspect to the designing phase.What works on paper doesn't necessarily translate well in reality. Our original idea to attach a gear, "the power sled", to the transmission actually provided to many RPMs to the generator. Its efficiency would have converted our exercise machine into a relaxation machine as the generator only required a very slow walking pace on the belt. This is not to say that pre-design on paper is not important. Its application with sketches, diagrams, models, and prototypes bring out problems and ideas that you may not have thought about. These extra steps can save time and money on parts and labor. We wanted to offset the use of new products such as the battery, inverter, and multimeter by using as much recyclable parts as possible. This led us to the tire tube drive belt. Many different things were used before we were satisfied with the rubber. The simplification of the electronics was also important to us. We wanted to create an effective circuit without spending a lot on parts. All in all this was a successful project. We hope that The Eco-Hostel in Manila appreciates it as much as we do, and that it educates and inspires all who use it.
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