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Swing power to run generator | 33 comments (33 topical, editorial)

Re: Swing power to run generator (3.00 / 0) (#20)
by etownlax on Mon Oct 29th, 2007 at 01:07:01 PM MST
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It would stay parallel but it doesn't stay the same height above the ground; does it?

But it does stay in the same plane on the side. You could try the very same thing but just mount it all on the side.

-Randy

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Re: Swing power to run generator (3.00 / 0) (#21)
by 2dumb2kwit on Mon Oct 29th, 2007 at 01:38:36 PM MST
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If you can't find a bungee cord, how about this; At the end of the orange board, attach a hacksaw. Replace the hacksaw blade with a piece of chain, and let it sit on the sprocket. If it wants to jump up off the sprocket, you could hang some weight on the end. Just thinking out loud.

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Re: Swing power to run generator (3.00 / 0) (#22)
by 2dumb2kwit on Mon Oct 29th, 2007 at 02:11:53 PM MST
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Oh, I forgot to say how much I like your project, great idea! BTW, be careful the first time you load the gen. If you just "throw the switch" on a big load, it could bring that glider to a sudden stop, and throw you out! (sorry, I couldn't resist that one)

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Swing power to run generator | 33 comments (33 topical, 0 editorial)

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