A recumbent bike might have made the journey a bit more comfortable a ride.
@ziploc20007 ай бұрын
And room for more solar panels.
@soumende5753 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@soumende5753 жыл бұрын
I like it
@soumende5753 жыл бұрын
It is wonderful
@toozydude23 жыл бұрын
For anyone looking at this now, flexible modules are available now at nearly 400Wp but only 7 or 8 kg. I guess still need a support material, but can be much lighter!
@ziploc20007 ай бұрын
Great to see this, a decade ago! Solar panels, batteries and motors are constantly being improved, I wonder what you could do with today's technology. My Desktop PC a few years ago came with 1 TB of memory - now you can get the same memory on a micro-SD card to out in a phone. I feel that we will eventually get all-solar powered bikes that can run even in the UK - except on very cloudy days.
@aktsolar7 ай бұрын
You’re absolutely right, you could make this so much lighter and more powerful today and the technology’s constantly improving so there are even better things to come :)
@songoku64253 жыл бұрын
So today in labs we have 50% efficienct panels In 10 years we will have those 50% panels availiable for customer That will make a panel with the same size as the one you used have *2.5 more watts That means 500 watts power With a decent battery fpr stability this will be very very practical
@aktsolar3 жыл бұрын
Let’s hope you’re right - 2.5 times more efficient would mean we could easily use it back home in England :)
@georgef1123 жыл бұрын
Goodluck with the production then. Till now after all these years < 25%
@willm58144 жыл бұрын
Pretty amazing - can’t wait to see the recumbent version!
@voidex1366 жыл бұрын
youtube so weird, i was looking for such videos for so long and only now it showed in recommended even i tried to search it manually
@horatio38524 жыл бұрын
Yeah some problems with Calbe-driven robots))
@Rocksaplenty4 жыл бұрын
It learns
@Rocksaplenty4 жыл бұрын
@Aljoša Gačnik S56FGP lol, you're right too. It's difficult to find the duck in the geese.
@smondal14635 жыл бұрын
You are a real hero man! Hats off to your team also.
@aktsolar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Sabir. All the best to you as well, Simon
@ArcturanMegadonkey4 жыл бұрын
Next time try a trailer with rotatable bungee supported solar panel. well done, I could almost see this becoming a usable vehicle if we had better weather in the UK but wouldn't work in winter.
@naveenahsn4 жыл бұрын
Wearing black pant in the summer is terrific idea. White cloth would be best choice and made you more cooler.
@mariosoltyify4 жыл бұрын
I love your idea of roof panels. I'm inventor myself and love to share my ideas some time. Great work, thanks
@telocity4 жыл бұрын
Imagine 1,272KM on 12Kw of power in 9 days. That's over 100 km/Kw. That's pretty incredible. this was done 7yrs ago, imagine what we should be able to do today with better hardware. But instead we use more Kw getting to work and back then they did crossing the entire desert. Giant heavy steel box on fat high friction tires was good enough for my parents, it's good enough for me.
@dilyan-29043 жыл бұрын
Honestly I'm sceptical. This video cuts a lot and shows only tiny bit of the reality. First of all there is so much dust there you have to clean panels regularly. Second there is so much wind it slows you down a lot. Imagine constant 12m/sec wind against you. Third notice he has no bags on him. Not even water. Any additional weight will slow him down and cut down range he gets. Last but not least, you can't have free energy that much from this small panel. It cannot power your bike enough while you are using electric motor. So you have to stop for few hours in order battery to fill up. That's not practical and better just to use electricity from someone's house.
@aktsolar3 жыл бұрын
Hi Dilyan, I really did do this. My brother followed me with a transit van which I’d sleep in and which had the food in it. Then each day we’d start from where I finished and I’d go as far as I could each day. The motor in the bike is 180W and the panel gives up to 220W. It’s a 55 cell panel meaning it gives around 26V at max power so there’s no need for a battery in between. The wind is pretty constant direction in the part of the world (they’re the same “trade” winds that people use to sail across the Atlantic). And the are in a South Westerly direction. So they’re either across the bike or coming from the back left. If you would like any more info I’d be very happy to supply it and we have a few other videos up of practising with it in case you’re interested.
@aktsolar3 жыл бұрын
And just on the dust, I didn’t actually notice much dust there. We did have a spare panel in case the first one broke. I think we put that on on the last day and the only difference I remember between that and the one we used for the other days is that the stickers on it weren’t faded.
@jmerlo41194 жыл бұрын
Lovely idea and congrats for the success! Who would have thought that a bicycle trip in the middle of the desert could look so damned-right claustrophobic, hey? Lol
@Thenarayanaclips3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this so much bro.
@aktsolar3 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!!!
@Thenarayanaclips3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@tcorourke20078 жыл бұрын
Rider position on a bicycle is a balance between comfort and power. They are meant to pedal, so when you aren't pedaling the position qickly becomes uncomfortable. Look at how much different the position is on a scooter for example. Regardless, I'm pretty impressed. Probably gained a good deal of efficiency but running the juice right to the motor vs. charging a battery.
@aktsolar8 жыл бұрын
I completely agree :)
@indianfauzi38973 жыл бұрын
I proud of you guys 👍👍👍
@peterwilliamson42966 жыл бұрын
Very impressive discussion showing the potential to havest solar energy with the roof giving shade as well. Cheers.
@nadeembaig88264 жыл бұрын
Its make me feel happy when western world people doing always experiment and remaining world just used that equipment
@vishalanand73054 жыл бұрын
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@kurraramakrishna90915 жыл бұрын
Soo nice there is no words i want this
@sabbainaidu94432 жыл бұрын
Wow ! Amazing !! 👍
@jilgerojilgero33614 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Morrocan Sahara ❤️❤️🇲🇦🇲🇦
@corvus4003 жыл бұрын
I would go with trike and pedaling power as well. It would be more aero, stable and comfortable:)
@bijayamaharana53544 жыл бұрын
Challenge accepted
@theduderski28487 жыл бұрын
looks like wind power would have been a better bet lol
@LarsLarsen776 жыл бұрын
They banned air-powered vehicles at burning man because they're so fucking fast they were worried someone would get killed.
@RadiantFreeEnergyResearch6 жыл бұрын
theduderski maybe a small wind turbine could have produced a little more power to boost speed as well. Maybe mounted on the front area of the bike. We’re building a solar scooter, highly influenced by Marissa Muller’s cross country solar bike adventure. Considering all the ways to capture the natural energy that is all around us, including the possibility of making an “electricity producing shock absorber” that would be installed in place of the seat springs, as well as SunPower solar cells mounted possibly to a bike trailer, and as mentioned, possibly a small wind turbine to produce a few extra watts of charge power for the batteries. Considering Realrace.com wind turbine generators, here on you tube, however not sure if he makes a smaller version of his generators that wouldn’t weigh to much for mounting to an electric scooter 🛴
@LarsLarsen776 жыл бұрын
So you're re-inventing the sailboat? This is all about virtue signalling.
@cypresspuz4 жыл бұрын
@@LarsLarsen77 Are you even joking?
@xierxu4 жыл бұрын
Spinning blades would be a danger. Sail power would be better.
@CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt8 жыл бұрын
inspirational. the next step should be a similar journey with no support vehicle and all necessary extras and cargo on the bike
@aktsolar8 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. Not sure my wife and children would be so happy about me making that journey though!!!
@offgridsolaruk8433 жыл бұрын
Not sure why so many people want you to go alone without a support vehicle??? Very strange 🤔 the journey is not about survival, its about a solar powered bike
@CashIsKing_UseItOrLoseIt3 жыл бұрын
@@offgridsolaruk843 - I didn't indicate or intend with my comment that no support vehicle had anything to do with survival. Its about The vehicle in this video is fossil fueled for one and then there's the achievement and concept of completing it with the solar panel(s) on the bike being the only thing that are responsible for taking the rider and all supplies to the destination. I had the thought watching this again that a recumbent might be a better idea with more panels arranged in a slightly turtle shell shape allowing for a quicker journey, a lower centre of gravity and more sun protection but with all the supplies that may be needed, the design in this vid may be better but with 4 additional smaller panels (in panier setups on front & back) to allow for more power and a bike trailer with all supplies on the back and possibly another solar panel on top of the trailer.
@peterxyz35414 жыл бұрын
GREAT IDEA!!!!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼. If I may offer an idea or two, in case you want to try Death Valley. Raise that panel be 3-4” so that the infrared heat isn’t on top of your head, allow more air flow. Air flow, that blue mounting bar need to go or altered. Instead of one panel mounted along the axis or spine of bike, mount 2 panels against or 90 degree to the spine of bike, increasing the watt or volts or amps, go faster.
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions Peter. I’ll certainly take them into account for the future. Cheers!!!
@SatishKumar-zi6wo4 жыл бұрын
I love this
@сашагемберг4 жыл бұрын
*_Хорошо, при солнце - тень, при дожде - зонт._* 😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎🙄
@artemis120619668 жыл бұрын
Very well done guys! That looks like a good idea, perhaps some of the parts could be strengthened and improved upon by 3D printing a carbon fiber onesie of it with a more streamlined design, to help with airflow......maximize control... It is so inspiring to see people around the world taking the lead in innovation where our SUPPOSED leaders TOTALLY FAIL us. Humanity is much more adaptive that the public is lead to believe.
@aktsolar8 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for the encouragement and advice. All the best!!! Simon
@pgpilot38844 жыл бұрын
Tip for the next solar trip. Mount a (semi-)flexible solar panel on an adjustable frame and try to also use it as a sail whenever the wind blows from the right direction.
@offgridsolaruk8433 жыл бұрын
Awesome, what a journey 👏
@tonysposito28264 жыл бұрын
Trike is a no brainer really, good fun vid.
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot :)
@MakoRuu7 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible to build something like this, but in a three or four wheel configuration with a bucket seat? This way the ride is more comfortable.
@edenbreckhouse4 жыл бұрын
A recumbent style bike would work well and add a lightweight trailer and you could mount a second solar panel behind you
@willek13354 жыл бұрын
Comfortable but probably more expensive. A touring bike could fix a fair bit of the comfort problems. Those bike focus on stability and comfort (at the cost of speed) and is their intended purpose.
@paxwallacejazz7 жыл бұрын
So that's the size of solar panel that one needs huh? Maybe a trike would be more comfortable and stable.
@L.B.KHERALIYA4 жыл бұрын
330 w
@timogronroos46424 жыл бұрын
Yes and trike would have been a lot lower
@corvus4003 жыл бұрын
That is right! Lower and more aero plus pedals and comphy ride!
@kaikart1233 жыл бұрын
A trailer would be nice too
@marmac5673 жыл бұрын
@@timogronroos4642 a recumbent Bi cycle with full fairing is more efficient than a trike, less drag
@jasmijnariel4 жыл бұрын
It should be better if you towed like 2 of these panels behind your bike, like trailer style
@Dilawarcar9 жыл бұрын
great work gays
@aktsolar9 жыл бұрын
+dhilawar hussain Thanks!!!!
@noobgamer24104 жыл бұрын
This will be the future e bike in the market,. I think more upgrade should be needed,.... Bigger motor and a big battery pack..
@villykaras3 жыл бұрын
That’s great. I have been searching this type of innovation and found it. I would like to understand the some configuration of your bike like; Motor watt, panel configuration and lastly did you use battery or it’s directly solar to motor? Overall from your ride, how was the performance from solar power to motor, comparing to battery operated motor. Thanks in advance.
@aktsolar3 жыл бұрын
180W 24V motor, 220W “24V” panel (55 cells in series) directly connected to the motor. No battery. Power was fine when sun was high in the sky. Otherwise a bit less power than normally from a battery. Hope this helps!!!
@villykaras3 жыл бұрын
@@aktsolar thanks for your quick reply . This will me to build one for me.
@antimatter47334 жыл бұрын
I wonder if this would be a practical way to travel there, maybe with 4 wheels, 2 seats and like 4 solar panels?
@sanjeet80554 жыл бұрын
Nice video 😍
@neuropsychotic18404 жыл бұрын
It`s so nobel to raise money for new luxury car/house/boat of oxfam`s managers
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this. Yes, we did this many years ago. I was looking for a charity that you could trust. And I thought Oxfam was one of the best respected charities. This was before the recent scandal and I’m not sure I’d choose Oxfam now. Also I’d ideally like to give any money to local people on the ground. I’d be very grateful if you have any suggestions. Thanks again for the comment, Simon
@neuropsychotic18404 жыл бұрын
@@aktsolar Still like the bike
@moayadsalih35634 жыл бұрын
I really liked this. Green energy is always awsome. If this isn't a patent could you please give me some information about the components you used to build this? I would love to build one if I can. Thanks alot
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
This isn't patented. It's a 240W solar panel with 55 cells wired in series (5x11). The bike is a standard electric 24V 180W bike. Then you just remove the batteries and wire in the Solar panel. The most difficult thing is actually the frame. That's steel tubing and wood.
@moayadsalih35634 жыл бұрын
@@aktsolar Great! Thanks very much for this useful information.
@moayadsalih35634 жыл бұрын
@@aktsolar Just one more question please, did you park this bike under the sun to charge the battery everyday before setting off, or was the panel charging the batteries while you were travelling? Thanks.
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
There was no battery in this. Although if I did this again I would use a small lithium ion battery.
@moayadsalih35634 жыл бұрын
@@aktsolar Very interesting! So the panel was powering a dc motor directly via a volt regulator or something, right?
@abhitrusty4 жыл бұрын
At 0:07 i thought its a snowy place, even at 5:36 it appears like that
@communistjesus9 жыл бұрын
+AKTSolar The Chap ridin the bike looked like Lawrence of Arabia at the end there,, Good Job... Take what you learn and REDESIGN your bicycle to make it lighter and much more comfortable for the rider...
@aktsolar9 жыл бұрын
communistjesus Thanks a lot! I think that's the nicest thing anyone's ever said about him :) Cheers, Jonny
@haridarshan24724 жыл бұрын
best technology
@sriharivishnubhatla8 жыл бұрын
awesome brother I liked your design. probably i'd also build something like this after I complete my 12th grade, of course with your permission. may I know what that was in the frame? that box to where the electricity comes from the solar panel also may I know the specifications of the panel and the motor? please also what was the top speed you hit?(approximate)
@aktsolar8 жыл бұрын
+SriHari Bharadwaj Hi there, I'm not sure about the box exactly. It's the same box that came with the electric bike. All we had to do was remove the original 24V batteries and then feed the panel directly into where the batteries used to feed into.
@sriharivishnubhatla8 жыл бұрын
+AKT Solar thank you brother.
@jaybarnett81768 жыл бұрын
my parts list was this.. (but i also use a battery so that i can ride in low light conditions, the solar panels keep the battery topped up and drive the motor, using MPPT controller you get maximum watts from the changing light so that when driving under trees etc you dont lose power) Im using 48v lithium battery (about 5ah), 450w controller, 500w motor and 3x 100w flexible panels to give me 300w of solar.. In theory my range will be unlimited (as long as the suns shining) What you need to make a solar car/bike.. Brushless motor Controller (that matches the volts of your battery pack.. ie 24, 36 or 48v) Battery of some kind (or several in series to required voltage).. MPPT solar regulator (to charge batteries and run motor) Solar panels (flexible 3mm thick ultra light is best and now quite cheap) Electric throttle (twist or thumb drive) Electric brake levers Bike wheels and parts Some basic welding for frame.. Some electrical wires.. Basic electrical knowledge.. (ie: know how to wire up DC batteries to things, volts x amps = watts etc)
@moayadsalih35634 жыл бұрын
@@jaybarnett8176 How has this idea developed now after 3years? Very interested to know because I would like to make one. Thanks
@jaybarnett81764 жыл бұрын
@@moayadsalih3563 hi there. I built 2 prototypes which were basically the front of an drift bike with a motor and solar panel on the back. I did lots of testing and was able to increase distance a lot of sunny days.. 3 years later I redesigned the whole project to be mountable on any hardback mountinbike. I now use the center bike frame to hold solar panels and also on the carrier. I'm using a 48v 750w tongsheng middrive motor.. 6ah 48v lithium battery.. a 48v mppt solar controller and around 50w of 18v solar panels on parallel. I never have to plug in my bike to charge. I just park it in the sun. I'm developing a kit for people to make their own for any electric bike. For more info email awakekiwi(at)gmail(dot)com
@thomasbarlow42234 жыл бұрын
I always thought around 300watts would be about minimum. Seems to do pretty good.
@Measvloger5 жыл бұрын
Hello sir We have to build ebike for our final year university project please give us details about it Because I love your work
@aktsolar5 жыл бұрын
Hi Irfan, I’m not sure what info I can give. This bike used a 180W 24V motor and.a 220W 55 Cell panel wired directly into the motor’s controller i.e. with no battery in between. Basically we replaced the battery with the solar panel. I hope this helps, Simon
@Measvloger5 жыл бұрын
@@aktsolar from where I can buy this motor
@Measvloger5 жыл бұрын
Please help one more time
@aktsolar5 жыл бұрын
I’m afraid I don’t know. This motor is over 10 years old and I’m sure is not being sold any more. You could do a Google search for 200W (or 180W) 24V bike and I’m sure you’d be able to find a suitable motor. Good luck!
@Rocksaplenty4 жыл бұрын
@@Measvloger Quite late, but in the future, aliexpress if you don't mind it coming from china! Just in case you want hub motors in the future I thought I'd let you know.
@boringman64914 жыл бұрын
Love
@bobhoskins95953 жыл бұрын
Why not a recumbent design? You never see recumbents powered electrically. Wouldn't that be a lot more aerodynamic? Granted he wouldn't be as visible but you could put highly reflective stickers on the back, sides and front to make him more noticeable. Surely it would be a lot more comfortable. By not exerting force downwards on the pedals more pressure is on his rear end as well.
@aktsolar3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, that would certainly have been a lot more comfortable.
@aoeu2567 жыл бұрын
Instead of making a "rigid" solar panel can't you make it flexible and then turn it into some kind of a wind-turmbine shape that way you can get both wind and solar power at the same time.
@thomasbarlow42234 жыл бұрын
Flexibles are not as good for their size
@pauloinventostube75334 жыл бұрын
Show 👍👈 sucesso aí amigo 👍
@amitsaklani88145 жыл бұрын
Great work man specially ride in that hot weather conditions I was also thinking about this idea. You must work on it further more like ergonomics solar panel shape so that it is more airodinamic and also give you shade in sun, install a sturdy stand so it doesn't fall , regeneration and storage of power so it can be used in night time, manufacture this and sell it to hot weather countries because it is a better option than electric bikes, I hope you will consider my suggestion.
@aktsolar5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Amit, I think your suggestions are really good and the technology for this (particularly Lithium batteries and lighter more efficient solar panels) is getting better and better. Could you maybe develop your own solar bike and demonstrate and market it?
@drrobotnikmeanbeanma4 жыл бұрын
How many watts is that solar panel.How many watts do it has to be atleast to charge a electric bike or scooter.Say if the electric scooter or bike battery is dead can the solar panel keep the battery charged to where you can keep riding ??
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
The panel is 220W with 55 cells in series giving a Voltage at max power of 26.9V. And yes a solar panel - even a much smaller one - say 30W - can be used to charge a battery or keep a battery topped up. I hope this helps, Simon
@txsraappraiser7 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Add a 72t front ring and peddle
@3niknicholson4 жыл бұрын
I've cycled in the heat in Mexico and motorcycled Spain-Senegal so the idea of a sunshade that generates power appeals to me, but doesn't it make it unstable in gusts/sidewinds? Is it a practical long-term viable proposition? Lessons learned?
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
N Nicholson Yes, it is quite practical. Having the panel horizontal meant it wasn't too unstable in gusts - as you can see when trucks go past. Nowadays you could also use a much lighter panel and also have a more powerful motor. So definitely practical. Key lesson learned: sort out a more comfortable seat!!!
@medmusic79773 жыл бұрын
You used directly the solar panel with no capacitors to boost it ?
@aktsolar3 жыл бұрын
Yes, that’s correct, no capacitors or batteries. Just the panel connected directly to the controller.
@medmusic79773 жыл бұрын
@@aktsolar that is dumb man ! Very very dumb
@davesworld79614 жыл бұрын
Made me wonder if a solar bike that turns into an ultra light could work.
@rossbrumby19573 жыл бұрын
Why on earth didn't you use a recumbent trike to mount that on? Even on a budget you could've used a cheapo regular trike and put a recumbent seat on, would have been so much safer and comfortable.
@justbanter87278 жыл бұрын
'freewheeling' across the Sahara - not 'Cycling' really is it? Anyway, nuff nitpicking, well done Sir. Thank you for Posting - very inspirational :)
@aktsolar8 жыл бұрын
+The_ Pentaquark. You're right - maybe we should rename it Solar Freewheeling across the Sahara because it is free in every sense :) Thanks for the idea!!!!
@justbanter87278 жыл бұрын
AKT Solar love'in the 'lets go and do it' attitude p.s. kinda reminds me of the Ed March (Honda C90) spirit - though perhaps less self-serving i.e. 'OXFAM'
@mamdouh-Tawadros4 жыл бұрын
Poor suspension system to minimize bicycle weight, will make the bumpy roads stress the neck, back. Will cause headache and tremendous physical stress. But it is a pioneering exercise. May be next time it will make more efficient batteries and will be comfortable ride.
@keeganpretorius8474 жыл бұрын
I'd love to do something like this in the future
@andreIVINHEMA3 жыл бұрын
nice , next time you can use a better site but was wonderfull any way
@юрийпухов-у3к3 жыл бұрын
Круто🙂👍
@herreralockup6 жыл бұрын
I love Sahara desert
@rey_nemaattori4 жыл бұрын
I don't see the advantage of removing the chain? Just being able to peddle along would increase your speed, especially uphill, even if just peddling at a leisurely pace. Also adds stability as you'll be able to control the bike better.
@rudreshjoshi86933 жыл бұрын
is there any research paper related to this that you can suggest
@SolarizeYourLife8 жыл бұрын
Surprised that you didn't use a recumbent bike, or had more panels on top of van...
@aktsolar8 жыл бұрын
+SolarizeYourLife Hi there, That's a good idea to use a recumbent bike. And you get lighter solar panels now as well - maybe that would be a good project for you?
@SolarizeYourLife8 жыл бұрын
+AKT Solar Absolutely, but no one sales them in my area, so I can't try before I buy!
@wotsthisay5 жыл бұрын
That's the way i'm heading - Building a bamboo recumbent and researching flexible solar panels and mid drive motors oh and possibly a fairing
@stipoo17364 жыл бұрын
Welcome to moroco
@realflow1007 жыл бұрын
Raise the steering wheel up higher so your not so hunched over That would definitally help and get rid of the solar panel frames! those things add tons of weight! get some lightweight flexible solar panels you will have a lot more efficiency that way and comfort!
@WayneT854 жыл бұрын
I want to build a 4 wheel bike and weld a solar panel to the top, and the bike has to have a comfortable seat
@theinterfaithshepherd90759 жыл бұрын
nice job
@aktsolar9 жыл бұрын
+Pat vulk Thanks Pat!!!!
@vipultambe52944 жыл бұрын
If you use 4 wheeler cycle instead of this then you will get more comfort.
@aryanbaghel26434 жыл бұрын
big brain time.
@Rocksaplenty4 жыл бұрын
prolly could fit 2 330w panels tol
@FSXgta4 жыл бұрын
for sure, but more weight and rolling resistance also
@Texaca4 жыл бұрын
--- like a Tesla 😄
@gutersteinker4 жыл бұрын
I believe the size/shape of the seat + the high center of gravity/weird posture will kill the 5th cervical and lower back
@kevinchua4644 жыл бұрын
Always store your diesel by your cooker....
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
Yes, solar power is so much safer in that way as well :)
@AdonaiZedek9 жыл бұрын
seems like it would have been easier to be in like a recumbent style but raised up higher on a trike with the solar panel ontop of a plastic body that is more aero dynamic ... Also if the body was carbon fiber it would be less weight. Good job though.
@aktsolar9 жыл бұрын
+Adonai Zedek I agree, we could have made it much better and I like your idea of a lightweight tricycle very much. Do let us know if you progress with it. All the best!!!!!
@AdonaiZedek9 жыл бұрын
AKT Solar Will do. Great job with what you did. I have been procrastinating for years on this. I just watched a lady who did the same but bicycling with a carbon fiber bike the 250watt panel on the back of the bike. She was going across the USA. She has a big visor in the front on her rig. An idea would be to have the flexible solar panels on the front visor connected to a rig on the back that is on the outside of plastic aero dynamic fenders on the rear or the panel can flip up for max exposure and go down ont eh sides when not used. No i just need to get the money togther :)
@jaybarnett81768 жыл бұрын
I have built a semi recumbent style bike with a lightweight 3mm thick flexible solar panel roof (rain cover).. im using a 450w controller and 3x 100w flexible panels.. these flexi panels are slightly more efficient than standard solid panels and i can get 300w from 1.5 x 1m roof.. will post some pics and a instructable once ive finished the solar roof.. everything else is done..
@jaybarnett81768 жыл бұрын
im also going to build a small trailer.. (or just use a standard bike trailer) to carry luggage (or an extra passenger).. the trailer will also have a flexible soalr roof to give more power..
@t2celochannel373 Жыл бұрын
How do you deal about the motor getting overheat
@aktsolar Жыл бұрын
Hi there, Thanks for the question. We were fortunate it didn’t actually overheat. It’s only up to around 220W going into it and it’s very well ventilated with the air around it. So there were fortunately no problems about overheating.
@seandepagnier4 жыл бұрын
this is nice but the bicycle should have trailer with more panels to faster, and carry your supplies too. Doing this with a van defeats the purpose.
@ambroseabellair53066 жыл бұрын
How did you wire the solar panel to the motor, I've been told you can't do it directly, did you go through the battery's, or use some sort of inverter.
@aktsolar5 жыл бұрын
Hi, you can wire panels directly to motors as long as you match the voltage and power correctly. So for this we used a 55 cell solar panel (5x11 cells) all wired in series. This produces up to 27V 220W at maximum power which worked very well with this "24V" "180W" motor. I hope this helps, Simon
@bob154795 жыл бұрын
@@aktsolar 27 v 220 W. that's decent!
@johnbarron42653 жыл бұрын
This video is yet another argument for recumbent bikes.
@aktsolar3 жыл бұрын
I completely agree. Only danger being a recumbent bike might be it’s more difficult for vehicles to see you. Although with a massive solar panel above your head that’s less likely to be a problem :)
@maheshpatel20054 жыл бұрын
what is the wattage of the solar panel used and efficiency of solar panel.. what is the wattage of motor
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
Hi Mahesh, it’s a 220W panel linked directly to a 180W motor. (That means that when the sun’s shining directly onto the panel it won’t use all the power it can produce.) One other thing to note is the panel uses 55 solar cells in series to produce the right voltage to be connected directly to a “24V” motor. Not sure about the efficiency although I can work it out later (by multiplying the area of the panel in square meters by 220 and dividing by 10).
@maheshpatel20054 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much ..
@Cspacecat4 жыл бұрын
The wind looks like a better energy source.
@mickeyorshikich58454 жыл бұрын
I bet your butt pain is greater than any toothache or anything else in your life 😳😳 Edit: today you have flexible solar plates, you can do a good upgrade!
@HopeIsAlliGot4 жыл бұрын
Butt-ache is the thing I was wondering when he replied regarding being tired 😂
@prisnrev52653 жыл бұрын
It's not special trip because your travel NOT ALONE, you just travelling together with your team / friend, so this very long trip is not a challenge. I will proud of you if you make a long journey ALONE / Single Fighter/ Survivor. Riding on the solar bike batteryless, it will be amazing if there are a survival trip alone in the great desert, Sahara.
@marcpeerson88478 жыл бұрын
Hi, what was the minimum, average and top speed you got?
@aktsolar8 жыл бұрын
Hi there, The top speed was 55 kmph but that was down a very long straight hill with no wind and was rather dangerous. The average speed was about 20 kmph and on the flat the top speed was about 27 kmph in the middle of the day. Minimum speed would have been about 5 kmph up hills. Generally I stopped at the end of the day when the speed got down to about 10 kmph. Do ask if you have any further questions, Simon
@TheSunTrip9 жыл бұрын
If there is no pedaling, this is basically a solar scooter ?
@aktsolar9 жыл бұрын
+The Sun Trip Exactly - it's a solar powered motorbike.
@prisnrev52653 жыл бұрын
No Need Battery
@RabbitsInBlack4 жыл бұрын
No Batteries but I'm assuming Capacitors which is basically a battery.
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
Actually no capacitors either - we just matched the voltage of the panel to the voltage of the motor / motor controller and it worked with no charge reservoir in between.
@achene535010 жыл бұрын
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CYCLE THROUGH THE SAHARA FROM EAST TO WEST?WHERE TO START AND TO FINISH? I AM FROM MAURITIUS
@aktsolar10 жыл бұрын
Hello Hossen, Unfortunately it would not be easy at all to cross from East to West. I'm sure there are roads but the North-South roads are much better as those are the major trade routes. Also it would be very difficult to bypass the most dangerous areas of the Sahara (such as Northern Mali) if you were going from East to West. Do let us know how you get on with your plans though as we'd love to hear more about an adventure such as this. All the best, Simon
@prisnrev52653 жыл бұрын
@@aktsolar it's not special trip because your travel NOT ALONE, you just travelling together with your team / friend, so it' not a challenge. I will proud of you if you make a long journey ALONE / Single Fighter/ Survivor. It will be amazing, and full salutation.
@Chobaca4 жыл бұрын
Ever heard of recumbents?
@Jimmyjimmy74 жыл бұрын
Did you get many punctures
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
None at all actually. We used low-tread kevlar tyres from eBay and inflated them to high pressure (all to reduce friction). And, although we had many spares, we never needed to use them.
@trevortrevortsr28 жыл бұрын
Only a Brit would do sumit like this - bloody brilliant !
@aktsolar8 жыл бұрын
+Trev S Thanks a lot Trev, I think this is the nicest comment we've ever had :) Cheers, Simon
@trevortrevortsr28 жыл бұрын
AKT Solar Simon if you like the kinda eco thing why not attend the European Shell Eco Marathon at The Queen Elisabeth Olympic Park London - 1st,2nd &3rd July and watch 200 teams from 24 countries battle it out for the most economic car - its free and mind boggling - We have a team in it
@kidpisot4 жыл бұрын
if you're not pedaling you're not cycling.
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
Maybe we should call it rolling across the Sahara :)
@Texaca4 жыл бұрын
--- the chase or support vehicle needed to be a hybrid, or a EV vehicle, like a Tesla, or Rivian, or a VIA electric Chevy truck.
@Michael-wn4jj4 жыл бұрын
That wasn't cycling but solar powered self driving moped.
@TrevorPhillips20244 жыл бұрын
Ok Bikechael
@ironman82574 жыл бұрын
@@TrevorPhillips2024 savage
@abekezak20324 жыл бұрын
Viggo Mortensen is it you?
@luciamaniero94894 жыл бұрын
Con solo 2 ruote non è molto stabile se c'è un po` di vento!!! Sarebbero meglio 3 ruote!!! Comunque complimenti!!! 💐🏜️💐🏜️💐🏜️
@qusayqusay41694 жыл бұрын
Hello 👋 👍👍👍
@bhannureals94 жыл бұрын
Wonderful I want make this bycle please give me guidance and merital available please love from india 🇮🇳🙏💕💕💕💕🇮🇳💕💕💕💕🙏
@christophermontilla47484 жыл бұрын
Kindly provide the specs if it pleases you. I would like to bulid one
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
It’s a 220W solar panel with 55 (5x11) solar cells wired in series. This gives 26.9V at max power. The solar panel feeds a 180W “24V” brushless motor directly (with no battery in between).
@aktsolar4 жыл бұрын
Do ask if you have any further questions.
@kevinvermeer90114 жыл бұрын
@@aktsolar No battery? Not even a supercapacitor? That's incredible!
@Stufftoys564 жыл бұрын
Need more wheel back side two little wheel then ur cycle well be stand