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Need to connect it to a circuit and log the data of the output voltage via an app :). Then can decide if these prototypes work.

Prototype #1

  1. Hand Crank (dynamo) Cell Phone Charger, $3
    • Take apart to get electrical components from it
    • This is the rectifier & voltage regulator to output ~5v (0-400mA)
  2. Some 5v Battery bank
  3. Circuit to charge/output battery (i have it)

Prototype #2

  1. Extract only rectifier from dynamo (or build your own)
  2. Add a supercapacitor(s)
    • Accepts low voltage & high current
  3. Some output regular to ensure 5v (probably some mechanism in hand crank already)
  4. Some 5v Battery Bank
  5. Circuit to charge/output battery (i have it)