New Way To Charge Electronics While You Ride

[gypsyangel]

The "so-great-why-didn't-I-think-of-this" device:

http://www.hymini.com/html/HYmini.html

http://www.hymini.com/html/FAQ.html

The HYmini uses wind to charge electronics. You can even get a bike mount:

http://www.hymini.com/html/img/FAQ/hyminiIcon_f_1_1.gif

Also has a seperate Solar panel for even more charging goodness.
:thumbsup:

[indianscout]

Although it's not a revolutionalry idea, it is an evolutionary idea. They have used this idea on airplanes back in the 1920's and 30's.



http://indianscout.smugmug.com/Other/Ford-Tri-Motor/tri-motor-112/619217650_7yXaF-L.jpg




The cool thing about this is that I have just been offered a N.O.S. air generator like the one pictured. This would work great on a Ural sidecar for extra juice for heated gear.




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[gypsyangel]

Very cool IndianScout:thumbup:

[sweptwingnut]

Although it's not a revolutionalry idea, it is an evolutionary idea. They have used this idea on airplanes back in the 1920's and 30's.

And they still do today.

Boeing is running through power-on sequencing of the 747-8 systems after moving the first aircraft, RC501, from final body join into the slant position on the Building 40-22 final assembly line overnight last Thursday and Friday.

Power began flowing through the electrical systems at 5 a.m. last Friday. The process is a series of tasks that methodically energize and activate the aircraft’s systems beginning mostly with the electrical, before moving on to pneumatics and hydraulics.

The move keeps Boeing on schedule for the 250-ft. 2-in. long aircraft to roll out from the factory by the end of September and begin flight testing in the fourth quarter.

Boeing planned to conduct a test of the rigging for the door of the ram air turbine (RAT) on Monday but has deferred that work until next week pending completion of more assembly work. The RAT, which is making its debut on the 747 series, drops down in an emergency to provide back-up electrical power.

First adopted on the Lockheed L-1011, a RAT is common on most modern designs, including the Airbus A380, which is equipped with a Hamilton Sundstrand unit capable of generating emergency AC power up to 90 kVA.

The increased electrical demands of the 747-8 made the RAT a requirement. The stretched version also will use a unit developed by Hamilton Sundstrand. The 747-8 RAT module will include a turbine governor assembly, which will power a pressure compensated hydraulic pump.

This photo of the 747-8F’s move last week emphasizes just how large the new airplane is. With an 18-ft. fuselage extension, the hump that made the 747 profile so famous from its service introduction in January 1970 is far less prominent. Airbus’s A340-600 was the longest jet aircraft at 247 feet, but when it enters service late next year, the 747-8 will take the title back.

Meanwhile, the second 787, ZA002, moved under its own power for the first time Monday as part of final systems check-out tests prior to the start of work to refurbish the side of body wing root structure.

Taxi tests are expected to continue for two days, but will not be as extensive as those conducted on ZA001 in late June and early July. The taxi tests mark the last time any outside activity will be seen on the 787 program for several months until ZA001 re-emerges from its modification program later this year.

Here is the link. http://chriswbalmer.wordpress.com/2009/08/20/the-747-800-is-almost-here/

[indianscout]

WOW!! Thanks Nut!!!



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[Pawprint2104]

Wu-hoah! Very cooool! Does anyone have one, yet? Does it really work? And, why didn't I think of it?! Skip the last question, I already know the answer. :redface1: That's why I still work for a livin'.

[gypsyangel]

Haven't bought one yet, but we're always on the lookout for new ways to charge our electronics while on a trip. Sometimes we camp and there's not always a power-pole handy.

[Luna Tique]

We try and charge everything via our dc chargers while we are moving. I 'll see if I can find a picture of the tank bag set up with batteries for the phone, camera and communication.

Although I will admit I do like this idea :thumbup:
I will be anxious to read your review on it gypsy :D:

[Lucky_Devil]

Interesting :chin:

HYmini is designed to capture wind power between 9-30 mph. The maximum capacity is set at 40 mph (65kmh) , which means extra power cannot be converted after that point.

I can't tell by the wording if it's not stout enough to withstand stronger winds, or if it just stops generating additional power beyond 40mph.

[indianscout]

I'm guessing that it stops generating additional power at that speed and could withstand extra, but how much more I don't know.



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[KCDakar]

Interesting :chin:

I can't tell by the wording if it's not stout enough to withstand stronger winds, or if it just stops generating additional power beyond 40mph.

Electricity is considered magic by me,:redface1: but I would figure that it has a mechanism to shut its self down (not the blades though) at a point so it would not over charge an item. That said any faster and all you might be doing is wearing out the bearings. Bearings I understand. :D:

Any dirty areas and it might have a shorter life also. I know that if I put my wet towel or gear on the back of my bike to dry out and I forget it by the time I do stop it is dirty on any part that has been exposed to the air. And I am talking only street riding not off road.

I like the idea.:smiley: I at this point in the stage of its development, don't see this as a really good way for a Motorized bike application. Peddle bike - yep. :thumbup:

But I REALLY like it...:wootrock:

[gypsyangel]

I will be anxious to read your review on it gypsy :D:

Too many gadgets to try, and not enough time.......or money:D:

[KCDakar]

Too many gadgets to try, and not enough time.......or money:D:

That's no joke! :lol:

[kari-star]

speaking of too many gadgets...

Another way to charge electronics is solar -- I bought a solio charger (http://www.solio.com/charger/) a while ago - the classic, which is a really cool packable solar charging system. it's been invaluable while camping but I haven't figured out how to attach it to the motorcycle yet! (probably zip ties and a carabiner somewhere in the vicinity of the handlebars.)

This is the one I have:

http://www.solio.com/charger/images/products/solioclassic_home.jpg

but they make flat one that would be easier to handle/place on a bike:
http://www.solio.com/charger/images/products/soliorocsta_home.jpg

edited to add: the classic is apparently no longer available, but it's still up as a closeout!

[Wildhooves]

I LOVE the Solio! WAY cool!!:thumbsup:

[Astir]

So the Solio could be secured on the top of a bag and charge stuff while traveling... :chin:

[Follow]

I got this bag (actually a tail one), you can charge your laptop, phone, gps...whatever, it has a plug for everything and it is Solar powered.

http://www.leatherup.com/p/Tank-Bags/Nelson-Rigg-SLR-20-Solar-Sport-Tank-Bag/86658.html

[Astir]

I got this bag (actually a tail one), you can charge your laptop, phone, gps...whatever, it has a plug for everything and it is Solar powered.

http://www.leatherup.com/p/Tank-Bags/Nelson-Rigg-SLR-20-Solar-Sport-Tank-Bag/86658.html

How are you liking this bag Follow?

I was drooling over all the cool solar charging stuff here...
http://www.nelsonrigg.com/store/category.aspx?cid=101