DIY rowing machine (Openergo) - Máquina de remo casera.

[@virtualfrog2000]

Thanks for discussing the resistance levels from the wheel alone. That has been a big concern of mine as I start designing one of these in my head.

[@magprob]

Skateboard seat! I love it. I'm designing my own right now, and I think that may be my seat type.

[@Testacabeza]

And it was only €7.99! It works well, I added some EVA foam on top and there you go!

[@relyounsy]

magprob spread the love mate ;)

[@aloeto35]

Hey very good design. I´d like to build one but I wonder how to control and increase the resistance? are the blades enough. Thank you in advance.

[@Testacabeza]

Gerardo Roberts the blades were not enough. I added some resistance rubber bands, please see the notes in the description. A other option was to add more weight to the wheel, using a water containers. Thanks.

[@aloeto35]

Thanks, and have you ever considered or had the experience of adaptin the break system of a bike? thanks again.

[@Testacabeza]

Gerardo Roberts not really. I wanted to adapt a bike turbo trainer, the ones with oil inside but these can be noisy. The only other way without friction is magnets.

[@Joseluis-xt1ou]

Genio!!!!!

[@magprob]

Good job by the way.

[@Scousewil]

My impellor gives great resistance with just one long bungee for the return system - might be worth a look as it's a little different to yours

[@Testacabeza]

I took a look. I think the longer the return cord the better. Thanks.

[@heyemcali]

How did you connect the bike chain to the resistance band? (I’m using zip ties to connect to inner tube for resistance mid build but I don’t trust them long-term.) would be grateful for advice!

[@arinakhotimsky9785]

Hi! I was wondering if the blueprints for this are still available? I can't seem to find it on the openergo website. Thank you!

[@Testacabeza]

I will check later on from my laptop.

[@Testacabeza]

These are the plans: www.worldrowing.com/mm//Document/General/General/12/21/18/Mark6instructions_English.pdf

[@arinakhotimsky9785]

@@Testacabeza Thank you very much! Making this my project under quarantine :)

[@Testacabeza]

@@arinakhotimsky9785 You are welcome. I do not have mine anymore, kids took over my time and space :) But is a relatively easy project to try. Good luck!

[@Testacabeza]

@@arinakhotimsky9785 How is it going, the project?

[@joejohnson5297]

Beyblade! Beyblade! Let it rip!

[@pierpa_76pierpaolo]

It is very interesting to add the blades to get more resistance to workout! But how do you get a precise "return" without using a spring? It is best to use the wrap-around spring (of adequate size) of the chainsaw or column drills.

[@Testacabeza]

I use two resistance loop bands. They are stronger than the common bungee chords.

[@jorgejose7001]

Ainda pode adicionar um dispositivo para carregar o celular enquanto malha.

[@Testacabeza]

I suppose a dynamo for a bicycle.

[@JohnSmith-tr9us]

Nice machine. Forma atroz tho.

[@Testacabeza]

I went out rowing for real 10 times after this...still bad 😂