DIY Flywheel Battery - Sustainable Energy Storage (Part 3)

The flywheel battery whirs to life with the power of the sun! Stay tuned for a 2.0 version of this device with increased storage capacity (and danger). Timestamps: 0:06 - Overview of new features 0:20 - Solar flywheel demonstration 1:14 - Electronics visualization 1:36 - Wiring diagram 2:15 - Conclusion Visit https://pangolin.green to learn more about sustainability Eletronics simulator: https://www.falstad.com/circuit/circu... Tools list: Circular saw Jig saw Sandpaper Hand drill with drill bits and hole saws Multimeter Measuring tape Pen for marking wood Soldering iron, solder Gloves and safety glasses Calipers (recommended) Drill press (recommended) Parts list: "12V" solar panel (24V actual voltage) Look for "open-circuit voltage" when ordering, should be 24V https://www.ebay.com/itm/164289877778... 24V DC motor bolts and washers for mounting, may vary High-power neodymium magnet (2) https://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetai... Flywheel I used this brake rotor, but any heavy balanced metal disk will do. High quality steel is best for safety purposes + bolts and nuts, M8-1.25 in this case (2) https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c/... 1/4" plywood Wood glue 24V to 5V step-down voltage converter Mine specified a max output for 3amps, you may add a resistor to limit the current (!) Check the voltage and amperage output before plugging in any usb device. Female USB connector Diode, 6amp minimum On/off switch Aligator clip leads for wiring 2"x1/4" bolt with nut and 2 washers (2) T-slot rail, 1ft (1) https://www.mcmaster.com/47065T101/ T-slot rail, 2ft (5) https://www.mcmaster.com/47065T101/ Corner Bracket (2) https://www.mcmaster.com/47065T236/ Corner Bracket, Long (4) https://www.mcmaster.com/47065T239/ Diagonal Brace (4) https://www.mcmaster.com/47065T188/ End-feed nut 4-pack (3) https://www.mcmaster.com/47065T139/ Machine key 10-pack (1) https://www.mcmaster.com/98870A205/ Clamping keyed shaft collar (1) https://www.mcmaster.com/3389N15/ 1" keyed rotary shaft, 18" (1) https://www.mcmaster.com/1497K961/ Sealed ball bearings for 1" shaft (2) https://www.mcmaster.com/60355K708/ ANSI roller chain #25, 2ft (1) https://www.mcmaster.com/6261K171/ ANSI 25 Roller chain sproket, 23 teeth for 1" shaft (1) https://www.mcmaster.com/2737T157/ ANSI 25 Roller chain sproket, 10 teeth for 1/4" shaft (1) This mounts on the motor. Check the diameter of your motor's shaft! https://www.mcmaster.com/2737T2/ You will need a tensioner to tighen the chain, I used one from a treadmill. You could also build one with a bearing-mounted sproket.