Follow GadgetBlips on Twitter
Steam powered iPod generator
Boing Boing —
Thomas built a steam powered iPod generator. From Jake von Slatt's Steampunk Workshop:
I coupled a Lego Technic Motor to a Jensen #75 steam engine to make a crude generator. From there I built a 5V regulator circuit and soldered in a female USB connection to power any USB device. Since I wanted to use it to charge my iPod, I put in a diode and a .5 amp fuse to provide some circuit protection. Attached are some pictures of it and here are some links to videos of it in action. Unfortunately you can't see the charge light on the ipod, But as you can hear, ...
A Real Steam Powered iPhone
The UberReview —
By coupling a Lego Technic Motor with a Jenson Steam Engine and a whole lot of electronic wizardry, Thomas has accomplished the amazing and made a steam generator that powers a USB charger that can charge his iPhone.
Video and a couple more pictures after the jump.
Click here to view the embedded video.
[The Steampunk Workshop]
Related posts
Von Slatt Pwned? German Steampunk Keyboard a Cut Above the Rest (0)
The Brass Lion, a Steampunk Recumbant Trike ...
iPod Powered By A Steam Engine (video)
GadgetReview —
Using some lego parts, a female USB connection and a preexisting mini steam engine, some dude with too much time on his hands hacked together the parts to build an archaic iPod charger. Unfortunately, there are no details on where the heat source is derived from to produce the steam, but it’s cool nonetheless. Video below.
[Steampunkworkshop via Thanks, Sloth]
Similar Posts:
PUMA: Personal Urban Mobility and Accessibility ...
LEGO + motor a vapor = carregador de iPod
MacMagazine —
... um motor a vapor (Jensen #75) numa estrutura de LEGO (Technic Motor) que funciona como um carregador de iPod, pela própria interface USB.
O motor age como um gerador que alimenta um circuito regulador de voltagem, proporcionando cerca de 5 volts constantes ao iPod (ou qualquer dispositivo USB, é claro).
Confira o vídeo:
Clique aqui para assistir ao vídeo incorporado.
Aos curiosos de plantão, o blog Steampunk Workshop traz mais detalhes e fotos da façanha.
[Via: Engadget.] ...
Steam Powered Charger Is Perfect For Travel
OhGizmo! —
... it’s hard to see in the video, there’s a little Lego console there with a minifig to monitor the power output.
So, why is it perfect for travel? Easy: all it requires to produce electricity is water, fire, and fuel. Unlike solar power, it works at night and in the rain, and unlike other generators where you have to DO something, you don’t have to get off your ass. Just find yourself a lake, some wood, and a flamethrower, and you’re good to go.
[ Steampunk Workshop ] VIA [ BBG ]
...
Steam Powered Charger
Gadget Venue —
... the Lego motor to turn. A 5V regulator circuit is attached to this which is home to a female USB connector. All you simply do is attach your USB chargeable device to the USB connector and get the steam engine moving.
You have to admit that this is one very unique way to charge your USB powered gadgets One last note. Check out the Lego man and his mini control centre. (More photos follow the video).
Via: SteampunkWorkshop and Gadgetlite ...
