EnviroGadget » kinetic charger

SpinPOWER I4 – iPhone 4 Bicycle Charger Kit

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:00:25 +0000

The SpinPOWER I4 is a dynamo charger kit for the iPhone 4 allowing you to power your phone from an eco-friendly power source. The charger makes use of the kinetic energy of the bike moving, its wheels turning, by converting it into electricity that it can then use to power your iPhone 4.

The SpinPOWER I4 provides you with the freedom to use your iPhone 4 (and other similar portable electronic devices) whilst you cycle without fear of draining the battery. It can also provide charge for the phone throughout the day, allowing you to provide your phone with more eco-friendly electricity. The charger kit provides you with all the components you require (bicycle USB charger, dynamo power generator, iPhone 4 bicycle holder, and all required mounting brackets) along with detailed instructions, helping you to install the charger quickly and easily to any bike.

This iPhone 4 Bicycle Charger makes use of a dynamo, to turn your pedal power into electricity to charge your phone with. This allows you to listen to music as you ride, run apps, have phone calls and whatever else you wish to do with your phone all without worry over draining the battery. Alternatively you can use the time you cycle to charge the phone, helping to free you from dependence on mains electricity. The charger can start providing you with electricity from even slow cycle speeds, from as little as 4 mph it will start to power your phone.

The SpinPOWERI4 is a lightweight, reliable charger, designed for use with an iPhone 4. By making use of your own energy cycling, the charger allows you to power your phone in an eco-friendly way that does not require you to remember to place something in the sun, or mean you are dependent on winding up a device. It makes use of movement you are already making, helping you make full use of your phone while out on short rides, long rides, or even when away camping.

The SpinPOWERI4 charging kit is just $79.99 from Amazon.com.

Source: Bike2Power

Want to buy this gadget? Check out the SpinPOWER I4 – iPhone 4 Bicycle Charger Kit article on EnviroGadget to see the lowest prices for this gadget.

© 2008 to 2011 EnviroGadget.com. You can now keep up with the latest eco-gadgets on the EnviroGadget Facebook page. Why not help us to spread the word?

Share and Enjoy:

Nighthawk – Dynamo LED Torch and Powerbank By Powerplus

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:00:31 +0000

The Nighthawk is a wind-up LED torch that provides you with a bright, focused light whenever it is required. Because a dynamo is used to produce the electricity for this torch there are no worries over it running out of power when you need a torch most. The torch can also be used to provide charge for your Nokia mobile phone.

The Nighthawk by Powerplus uses both two traditional LED bulbs (5mm) and a ‘new generation’ 0.5W LED bulb. These give the torch a bright focused beam of light that is highly energy efficient. The torch charges its internal battery from the kinetic energy you provide by winding the handle of the torch. This dynamo power allows the torch to be easily and quickly recharged anywhere, with no concerns over sunlight, keeping the torch charged ready for use, or worries over batteries.

The Nighthawk is supplied with a standard Nokia phone adapter cable. This allows you to charge your Nokia phone (or any device that uses a Nokia charger to gain charge) from the electricity you have generated winding up the torch. From winding the handle of the torch for one minute you provide enough electricity to light the 5mm LEDs for 90 minutes, the 0.5w LED for 20 minutes and provide roughly 2-8 minutes of talk time on your phone, or half an hour of standby time. When the torch battery is fully charged it can provide 12 hours of light from the 5mm LEDs and 4 hours of light from the 0.5w LED.

The Nighthawk measures only 15.5cm x 5cm (6.1 in x 2 in) which allows it to be easily carried with you wherever it is needed. The torch provides you with a powerful light whenever it is required. Its use of LED bulbs and dynamo power allow the torch to provide light or phone charge that requires very little effort or forethought.

The Nighthawk Dynamo LED Torch is yours for just £19.95.

Want to buy this gadget? Check out the Nighthawk – Dynamo LED Torch and Powerbank By Powerplus article on EnviroGadget to see the lowest prices for this gadget.

© 2008 to 2011 EnviroGadget.com. You can now keep up with the latest eco-gadgets on the EnviroGadget Facebook page. Why not help us to spread the word?

Share and Enjoy:

Bicycle Charger Kit By Nokia

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 09:00:22 +0000

The Bicycle Charger Kit is an easy to install kit that allows you to turn your pedaling power into an eco- friendly method of charging your mobile. This kit allows you to charge you phone while you are on the go, or listen to music while cycling without fear of draining your phone’s battery.

The Bicycle Charger Kit by Nokia comprises of 3 parts, a bottle (side wall) dynamo, a charger and a phone holder. The bottle dynamo requires placement onto the front of the bicycle, on the fork, using a mounting bracket that is provided. This component converts the kinetic energy of the wheel turning as you pedal into electrical energy that can be used to charge your phone.

The phone holder and charger require mounting onto the handle bars with a bracket that is included. The phone holder allows you to have your phone right in front of you as you cycle, great for listening to music on the go or to watch its charging progress. The holder protects the phone from any bumps and vibrations from the cycling due to its rubberized secure design, the holder also comes with a clear bag to help protect your phone from things such as dirt. The phone takes the electrical power it requires through a 2mm Nokia charging pin that is attached to the charger, this pin can be converted using a Nokia charger adapter (CA-146C) to allow it to charge microUSB charger devices, such as the Nokia N97.

The speed at which you pedal effects the amount of electricity produced to charge you phone. The faster you pedal the quicker your phone will charge. Exact charging times depend both on the speed at which you cycle and on the model of phone you are charging, Nokia predict that with only 20 minutes of cycling at roughly 10 km (6 miles) per hour you can provide enough charge to give a Nokia 1202 about 1 hour of talk time or 74 hours of standby time. Nokia recommend maintaining a speed of roughly 6km (4 miles) per hour for the charger to provide sufficiently effective charging. The charger will function between speeds of 6-50 km per hour.

Source: Nokia

Want to buy this gadget? Check out the Bicycle Charger Kit By Nokia article on EnviroGadget to see the lowest prices for this gadget.

© 2008 to 2011 EnviroGadget.com. You can now keep up with the latest eco-gadgets on the EnviroGadget Facebook page. Why not help us to spread the word?

Share and Enjoy:

Pull-String Power Pack – Hand-Powered Generator

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:00:18 +0000

The Pull-String Power Pack allows you to charge your portable electronic products when you are away from mains electricity. The power pack allows you to use an environmentally friendly energy source to power your portable electronic devices.

The Pull-String Power Pack generates electricity from the kinetic energy you provide pulling on the pull cord. The pack can be taken anywhere with you, allowing you to charge your portable electronics without worries over batteries, mains electricity or even sunlight, all you need to do is pull on the cord. The power pack is suitable for charging devices such as mobile phones, MP3/MP4 players, and many other portable electronic devices that use a mini USB plug to receive charge.

The power pack has a USB socket which allows the pack’s battery to be charged from a laptop or computer’s USB port. It takes around 4-5 hours to fully charge the 3.7V 650mA rechargeable lithium-ion battery through the USB port. The power pack also comes with a USB to mini USB lead and an accessory plug which has a 2.5mm DC plug on it.

The Pull-String Power Pack can be used to provide emergency charge to portable electronic devices anywhere. The simple to use design allows you to charge the battery quickly and efficiently through your own input. This allows you to be able to rely on the power pack for eco-friendly electricity without any worries over how to charge it overnight, on a cloudy day, or away from mains electricity.

The Pull-String Power Pack costs just £4.99 plus delivery.

Want to buy this gadget? Check out the Pull-String Power Pack – Hand-Powered Generator article on EnviroGadget to see the lowest prices for this gadget.

© 2008 to 2011 EnviroGadget.com. You can now keep up with the latest eco-gadgets on the EnviroGadget Facebook page. Why not help us to spread the word?

Share and Enjoy:

S0ccket – Ball Electricity Generator

Anita (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:00:28 +0000

The s0ccket ball is a soccer/football that has been designed to take the energy of its movement and convert it into usable electrical energy.

The ball takes the energy of movement, by kicking it, passing it, throwing it about…you name it and converts it into electrical energy that is stored for later use. Using technology similar to that used in shake-to-charge devices the ball can help to power an LED light for up to 3 hours from around 15 minutes of the ball being played with. It can also be used to charge things such as mobile phones, but obviously would take a lot more play time to build up a reasonable amount of charge.

This may not sound like that much but in third world areas where lighting is often supplied with kerosene lamps it can make a big difference. Kerosene lamps are not only expensive to run but also pollute the air, helping to cause or exacerbate chest infections in children. By using the ball to power a LED lamp the children and their families get free, safe, green power to light their homes, and the children gain exercise and play.

The s0ccket ball currently weighs slightly more than regulation soccer/footballs, weighing a maximum of 1.31lb (where as a regulation ball weighs around 1lb) though the makers of the ball are currently working on reducing this weight difference. The ball’s movements may also be a little off due to the technology inside of it, still this difference is unlikely to cause many problems compared to the benefits it can provide in third world nations.

Source: Craziest Gadgets

Want to buy this gadget? Check out the S0ccket – Ball Electricity Generator article on EnviroGadget to see the lowest prices for this gadget.

© 2008 to 2011 EnviroGadget.com. You can now keep up with the latest eco-gadgets on the EnviroGadget Facebook page. Why not help us to spread the word?

Share and Enjoy:

PUYL Bicycle Pump and Hand-Powered Torch Combo

Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 09:00:43 +0000

The PUYL is a combined bicycle pump and a hand-powered torch in one, perfect for cyclists everywhere. Designed by industrial designerKai Malte Roever, the pump uses the motion of a magnet through copper coils to generate electricity. This electricity is used to charge a battery which then powers the LED-based light bulb at the end of the pump.

Tyres can be inflated by the pump by using the side-mounted filling hole, since the end of the pump is replaced by the LED light. However, you don’t need a flat tyre in order to charge the light!

The designer has submitted a patent application for the design. A good thing too, as it’s a great blend of technology.

Source: Eco-Friend

Want to buy this gadget? Check out the PUYL Bicycle Pump and Hand-Powered Torch Combo article on EnviroGadget to see the lowest prices for this gadget.

© 2008 to 2011 EnviroGadget.com. You can now keep up with the latest eco-gadgets on the EnviroGadget Facebook page. Why not help us to spread the word?

Share and Enjoy:

Datexx Hand-powered Super Battery

Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:00:27 +0000

The Datexx SuperBattery is a hand-powered 600mA mega power battery that can be used to charge up to 1200 different devices, mostly mobile phones, MP3 players and digital cameras. The robust hand-crank device will give you 6 minutes of talk time for each 2 minutes of cranking time. A surprisingly efficient return for a little hard work.

The SuperBattery comes with an array of adaptors for charging the numerous supported devices. Alternative connection tips to support other devices are available directly from Datexx. The USB cable supports virtually any USB charging device. You can also charge the unit via the mains with an adaptor cable, useful for when you’re just setting out on a long journey.

A fully charged SuperBattery can give your cell phone 36 hours on standby and 5 hours iPod play time. Then of course you can top up the battery with the hand-crank. The SuperBattery measures 57mm x 38mm x 102mm, weighs roughly 170g and costs around $30.

Source: TechnaBob

Want to buy this gadget? Check out the Datexx Hand-powered Super Battery article on EnviroGadget to see the lowest prices for this gadget.

© 2008 to 2011 EnviroGadget.com. You can now keep up with the latest eco-gadgets on the EnviroGadget Facebook page. Why not help us to spread the word?

Share and Enjoy:

Shake Control – Motion-Powered TV Remote Control

Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:00:03 +0000

A group of designers (Lee Sung Hoon, Kang Sooyeon, Cho Eun Bee, Lee Junehwa and Kim Jean) have come up with a novel re-design of the beloved TV remote control. Exploiting the energy generated by a moving magnet within a coil, the remote control is powered by simply shaking the remote control. There is no need for a battery.

In a novel twist, you can point and shake the remote in a specific direction to change the channel or change the volume. The remote uses a gesture to determine what you’re trying to do. When the remote control is shaken, electromagnetic induction generates a 20-30mA current, which is enough to send the infra-red signals needed to get the TV to do something.

To determine which direction the remote is pointing, you simply look at the magnet through the transparent case. The magnet is used to indicate the gadget’s orientation. The novelty of changing the channel or volume by shaking the unit might wear off after a week though. You’ll probably end up throwing the remote at the TV!

Source: DesignZen

Want to buy this gadget? Check out the Shake Control – Motion-Powered TV Remote Control article on EnviroGadget to see the lowest prices for this gadget.

© 2008 to 2011 EnviroGadget.com. You can now keep up with the latest eco-gadgets on the EnviroGadget Facebook page. Why not help us to spread the word?

Share and Enjoy:

YoGen MAX Foot Powered Laptop Charger

Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 10:00:49 +0000

Laptops are renown for having poor battery working times, and that’s where the YoGen MAX comes in useful. By exploiting foot power, you can charge devices that need a 50-60W power supply, such as laptops.

The YoGen MAX exploits foot motion to charge up the internal 12V 1,500 – 3,000 mAh lithium-ion battery. You could use the YoGen MAX as part of your exercise regime, or even in front of the TV. You then get free laptop charging power.

When used for travel, the YoGen MAX measures 170 x 170 x 45mm, and when in use, it measures 170 x170 x 93mm. If you’re travelling, it could be a viable eco-friendly battery charger alternative, compared to using a solar battery charger. It’s refreshing to find a range of laptop accessories that actually have some use!

Source: Easy Energy via Eco-Friend

Want to buy this gadget? Check out the YoGen MAX Foot Powered Laptop Charger article on EnviroGadget to see the lowest prices for this gadget.

© 2008 to 2011 EnviroGadget.com. You can now keep up with the latest eco-gadgets on the EnviroGadget Facebook page. Why not help us to spread the word?

Share and Enjoy:

M2E – New Motion Powered Charger Technology

Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 09:00:10 +0000

M2E Power are working on a range of alternative energy generation devices that exploit the Faraday principle. Energy is generated by a moving magnet within an coil, which could be then used for commercial and military applications. The M2E Power team are working on a highly efficient variation that offers between 300% and 700% more power from other kinetic energy devices.

M2E Power are focusing their efforts on mobile phones in particular, so that the phones charge up as you move around. Simply by having your mobile in your pocket or bag, you generate enough energy to keep the phone topped up without having to use a mains charger. A neat eco-friendly gadget, as mobile phones use a vast amount of energy.

Source: M2E Power via DVICE

Want to buy this gadget? Check out the M2E – New Motion Powered Charger Technology article on EnviroGadget to see the lowest prices for this gadget.

© 2008 to 2011 EnviroGadget.com. You can now keep up with the latest eco-gadgets on the EnviroGadget Facebook page. Why not help us to spread the word?

Share and Enjoy: