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Utilize the existing onbaord vehicle alternator to recover energy to a secondary battery during highway offramp coasting operations.
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Regenerative "Braking" via Vehicle Alternator

michaelMichael

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Build computer controlled manufacturing tools from commonly available materials.
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Basic DIY CAM 2018

norbert-heinzNorbert Heinz

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m-BITBEAM is a 3D printed construction set based on the Bitbeam concept including some additional parts like wheels, holders, boxes, etc.
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m-BITBEAM construction set

matous-pokornyMatous Pokorny

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Energy harvesting alternative for bikes including data logging, smart lighting system and power distribution board for power banks
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imPulse

javier-betancorJavier Betancor

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This project will involve creating a wheelchair that is capable of sliding right into a paraglider!
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Fl'Air

taruna-kwatraTaruna Kwatra

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A miniature power harvester solar-based for wearables, IoT and my smart ring series
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Flexible wearable power harvester

enriqueEnrique

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PROTECT YOUR 3D PRINTER WITH THIS 3D TEMPERATURE GUARD
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3D PRINTER WATCH DOG GUARDIAN

jmcservvjmcservv

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The Vampire Charger takes in any AC or DC voltage that may be findable in an emergency situation and delivers it safely to your USB device.
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Vampire Charger

aaron-swartz-dayAaron Swartz Day

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By using vertical force of tidal wave sufficient amount of water pumping possible for hydro power generation.
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Tidal wave energy large scale conversion

md-moniruzzamanMd. Moniruzzaman

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Experimental PCB single layer transformer - proof of concept
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PCB coil joule thief

bobriciusbobricius

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An efficient and compact generator that can be coupled with wind turbines or water wheels to produce upwards of 100W
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Portal Point Generator

vijayVijay

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super small and durable power supply for wireless nodes
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Ultra low power energy harvester from BPW34

bobriciusbobricius

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This project aims to create a power generation system that uses motion to generate electricity.
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Project De Motu Imperium

garnet-koebelGarnet Koebel

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Did you know you could generate 2.7 vdc at 3 w/hr with just a pencil, paper, Teflon tape, a 3000 ufd capacitor, and a little elbow grease?
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Power Harvesting with Triboelectric Generator

chris-joneschris jones

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A security system using the Arduino Bluetooth Camera and ultrasonic to detect that a stranger has entered the house and capture him a photo.
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Security System using Arduino Bluetooth Camera

amrmostaafaaamr.mostaafaa

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Tech is Art. Combination of IoT, solar energy harvesting and code.
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I<3T

x29ax29a

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A water cooled TEG with rated theoretical output of 200 watts
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High Powered Thermoelectric Generator (TEG)

goat-industriesGOAT INDUSTRIES

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The mechanical solar tracking mechanism is a solar tracking mechanism which utilizes only electromechanical means to track sunlight.
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Mechanical Solar Tracking Mechanism

richik-vivek-senRichik Vivek Sen

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Zn-Cu stomach acid based bio-galvanic cell powers a hacked activity tracker small enough to swallow and reconfigured as a 'smart pill'.
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Stomach Acid Powered Smart Pill

curt-whiteCurt White

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Open-Source companion robot for teaching and playing
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Rhoby.The Social Robot.

ilyas-akhmetzyanovIlyas Akhmetzyanov

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The mutant offspring of a shake flashlight and a universal remote.
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The Undead Remote

oneohmoneohm

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A geometric object that lights up and plays music
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Bucky Glow

jonathan-bumsteadJonathan Bumstead

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This module, using an ESP8266 and a Raspberry PI as the central computer connects to AWS IoT securely and interfaces with my garage door.
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Smart Garage

lennybogdanovlennybogdanov

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A MPPT solar charger using a DC converter, MOSFET diode, Arduino Nano for control and an MPPT software library for simple integration.
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SolarCharger SZBK07V2

keithhungerfordkeith.hungerford

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