Whether I’m out riding or not, I’m thinking about it and how to do it better. In pursuit of self-sufficient power for extended overnight tours, I’ve been playing around again with generating power while on the road.
I came across a post somewhere on the internets about charging 5v USB devices off of an old style generator like used to be used for headlights on bikes. Technically, they are dynamos, but I know you’ve seen one once. I have a couple kicking around in the garage from long ago.
Bottle dynamo rescued from garage
So, I cleaned one up and began thinking about building the circuitry needed to produce a 5v USB charging source.
Meanwhile, I came across a all-in-one solution, only money required.
It was a Pyle PBDNC10 and I found it on Amazon.
Well, in the interest of simplicity and cutting haywire, I decided to order it. It was only $35 and was basically a bigger “bottle” generator with all the circuitry built in. Just plug a USB cord into it and ride. Continue Reading…