The Bicycle Machines of Guatemala

Power Hackers, a series made in collaboration with Autodesk, profiles unexpected makers and designers who are developing creative climate solutions.
This video profiles the inspiring work of Maya Pedal, a Guatemalan organization that produces "bicimaquinas," or bicycle-powered machines. The income-generating devices range from blenders to milling machines. Along with clever engineering, director Mario Juarez has succeeded in fostering pride in the community's work.
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Filmed by Dave Mercer.
Music by Greg Thomas and James Childs.

[@user-sr7cb9hr8x]

Felicitaciones son un ejemplo para el mundo saludos desde Venezuela

[@cedricburg8374]

Impresionante. gracias.

[@raykent3211]

Really sensible and valuable work. Bravo!

[@tomkelly8827]

Wow, this is really cool! I wonder if somehow an innertube filled with sand could be used to make a flywheel to give these machines a little more momentum and smooth out the"riders" experience

[@MaximumEfficiency]

great vid and real people, not fake like in the US-A.

[@captplanut]

amazing video. thanks

[@mrsohailchoudry]

fantastic

[@edgarsalgadoguzman7780]

Bibo en u.n pueblo en Guerrero México y quisiera ver si me asesoraba para adaptar una bicicleta para un molino de Nista mal eléctrico casero

[@aoeu256]

It should be easy to adapt it to use water power from streams...

[@TOBI10795]

goodshit guys, subbed.

[@ralvarez5626]

La bicilavadora me interesa información precio porfavor

[@jussikankinen9409]

Some go to gym