Alternative power generators

[R.R. Book]

https://www.amazon.com/BioLite-CampStove-Burning-Charging-Bundle/dp/B01FWRIDP4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1523716413&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=bio-lite+stove&psc=1

Here's a way to burn twigs and produce enough electricity to power a USB port:

BioLite CampStove 2 Wood Burning and USB Charging Bundle

Version 1 is recommended over version 2 by Oppenheimer Ranch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcSEZED8whU

[ilinda]

https://www.amazon.com/BioLite-CampStove-Burning-Charging-Bundle/dp/B01FWRIDP4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1523716413&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=bio-lite+stove&psc=1

Here's a way to burn twigs and produce enough electricity to power a USB port:

BioLite CampStove 2 Wood Burning and USB Charging Bundle

Version 1 is recommended over version 2 by Oppenheimer Ranch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcSEZED8whU

Quite a fascinating device/appliance.  This is really something to ponder--where else could you burn a bit of wood and, while cooking dinner, end up re-charging your cell phone, by default?

[R.R. Book]

That's a very efficient thought Ilinda! 

[R.R. Book]

Here's a compact portable solar power system designed for bugging out.  It can be charged using solar, A/C house current or a car battery, and comes with a 16 amp-hour battery.  Built-in sine wave (for electronics) inverter capable of putting out 150W.

https://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Portable-Generator-Applications-Emergencies/dp/B01K60N1DQ/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1538229220&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=renology+phoenix+portable+generator+all-in-one+solar+kit+for+mobile+off-grid+applications+and+emergencies

Referred by: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1bC_o2P4AA

[R.R. Book]

Here's a simple magnetic power generator that you can make by yourself in half an hour, courtesy of A Plane Truth 4U:

Materials:

Two magnets (he uses donut / torroidal shaped ones)
Two iron nails
Copper wire
Super glue
Soldering iron (while electricity is still available)
Lead solder wire

(15 sec film clips are on instant loop)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMMPd9m_PU4

Then, @ around 3:45, the film goes on to show variations of this technique, using essentially the same materials, in addition to wire cutters and wire strippers.

Ready for a slightly more complex model, based upon the same principles?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1nAASlpb6Q

[ilinda]

Thanks for posting this extremely interesting looking home project.  If anyone tries it, hope they will post results here.  This is what a lot of people want--ideas they can do using parts they find in their workshops and junk rooms.  Why buy stuff when you might not need to?