This young man used a washing machine motor to build an electric bicycle
There are many people who choose to use a bicycle as their main means of transport: it is the most respectful of the environment, it avoids the hassles of being stuck in traffic and above all, it is good exercise for the body. In fact, cycling is one of the few activities that we recommend doing daily - as well as running, walking or swimming - to stay healthy. However, it is certainly also quite tiring, especially if you have to travel long distances: for this reason, the so-called e-bikes, or electric bicycles, have become increasingly popular.
These are bikes that assist one pedaling by using an electric motor: silent and free of harmful emissions for the environment, they are an excellent choice - but which often involves a considerable outlay of money. But what if it were possible to build one using a DIY project? There's a person who did this, and he used a washing machine motor!
The boy described his project on Reddit, where he posts to the Jimminecraftguy account, and on his YouTube channel.
Sure, building an electric bicycle powered by a washing machine engine sounds like science fiction, and for sure, it is a project that requires a minimum of skill and knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering jobs, but if you think that this young man was able to transform a normal bicycle into one that reaches 65 kilometers per hour (40 miles per hour), you might want to try it yourself.
His project is detailed online: in the videos he shows how he mounted a brushless DC electrical drive in the center of the bike frame, then connected the transmission apparatus to it. In this way, the wheels turn thanks to the thrust of the system installed by the young man.
Furthermore, just like in any self-respecting e-bike, the engine is rechargeable. The ingenious inventor also points out that, although it is powerful enough to reach the aforementioned speed (which is, in fact, too fast for a vehicle like this), it uses a battery that still discharges too quickly for his taste, and is in fact, one of the problems he intends to perfect over time.
What do you say - would you try to build an e-bike using a creative recycling idea like this?
