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DexterThe Potenco Pull Chord Generator
January 31st 2008 01:07
The Potenco Pull Chord Generator
The Potenco Pull Chord generator
Don’t let appearances fool you. This simple looking yo-yo device could actually be the start of a portable power generating revolution.
Adopting the age old rip chord technology that used to wind up toys, now a few simple tugs of this ultimate palm sized electrical generator delivers enough energy to power most small electronic devices.
A blessing to under developed nations or isolated communities as this basic idea is expanded upon larger more crucial equipment will benefit from the breakthrough idea.
In the interim it will allow a portable freedom to users and serve as an emergency back up device for anyone without a readily available traditional power point.
A new generation of generator
Here is some handy information and vital statistics straight from the official Potenco site:
A minute of pulling the PCG generates enough energy for:
* 20 minutes of talk time on a mobile phone
* 1 hour of ultrabright LED flashlight use
* 3 hours play time on an iPod Shuffle (about one pull per song)
Generator Specs
The PCG’s quiet, compact and efficient design delivers major improvements over alternative portable power options.
* Compact: 2.5″ high x 3.5″ diameter
* Lightweight: 14 oz.
* Efficient: 20W peak average power
* Quiet: 59 dB at 1 foot, <50 dB at 5 feet
* Rugged: Water, dust and drop resistant
* Smart: Automatically adjusts to your fitness and energy level
* Ergonomic: Uses a variety of muscle groups
Here is the CEO of Potenco demonstrating the device
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The Technology itself is not new, but the practical applications are endless once it is developed further.
I used to have rip cord toys that required pretty energetic pulling (oops), don't recall it being to hard. (oops again)