Scoop September 2010
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| + | ==Workshop: Build your own bike-powered generator, Sat. Sept 25th. 1-5 pm, Friends Meeting House== | ||
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| + | Build your own bike-powered generator - a kit made up of a Turbo Trainer, 250 watt generator, 12 volt battery and bits to join them together safely. | ||
| + | *WHEN ? Saturday 25th September 2010, 1-5 p.m. | ||
| + | *WHERE ? Friends Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane, Norwich NR2 1EW | ||
| + | *COST ? £120 incl. all parts & evening meal. | ||
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| + | The non-profit workshop is led by Tom Foxe, electrician/TV engineer, bike lover, and builder of the Human Dynamo sound system. | ||
| + | Limited to 12 people, early booking advised. Contact: Tom 01603 920801 tom7railway@yahoo.co.uk. | ||
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| + | What skills/knowledge do I need ? | ||
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| + | If you can use a screwdriver you can do it ! The kit can be built by a child of, say 8+. | ||
| + | We will NOT be going deeply into theory of electricity/ mechanics, we will focus on | ||
| + | A. Safety B. Building the generator C. Applications | ||
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| + | After the workshop there will be a Pedalpower Party including | ||
| + | Live performances using a pedal-powered sound system and lighting. | ||
| + | And a short film, using a pedal-powered computer and data projector. | ||
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