The PedalPC is a human-powered computer desk, allowing you to both exercise and generate electricity while you work.
It is intended for engineers, software developers, and other technical people (like me!) who want to be more energy-independent and physically active when working from home.
The design is based on what I have learned powering my home office using only human power for more than 14 years.
The PedalPC can generate up to 70 W of electricity, depending on how hard and how fast you pedal.
That's enough to power the following equipment:
...while simultaneously recharging:
It CANNOT do the following:
These tasks consume more power than a person could comfortably supply.
The PedalPC has 5 major parts:
The PedalPC offers the following features:
The generator outputs the same amount of electricity, no matter the time of day or weather conditions outside.
The seat is fully adjustable to fit your body
The seat has a large padded cushion and mesh back to allow you to work for long periods.
The stand folds into a compact size to make it easy to carry, with built-in rollers to make it easy to move.
Made from rugged, rustproof anodized aluminum to last a long time.
The PedalPC is not for everyone.
If a high-intensity workout is more important to you than generating electricity, then you want an exercise bike, not the PedalPC.
If you want to generate significant amounts of electricity in the most efficient manner possible at the lowest cost-per-watt, then you want an array of solar panels, not the PedalPC.
But if you are moderately healthy, would like to generate modest amounts of electricity in any situation under any condtions, want a moderate workout without wasting time, and can tolerate a small amount of generator hum, then a PedalPC might be for you.
If you are interested in having one built for you, please contact me.