Current Work
We have recently redefined the scope of our project. Instead of aiming to design a bike prototype, we are going to focus on creating two test stands that will answer questions about the original design. These test stands will help to answer questions about the original design and how to modify it to run better. One stand will be used for testing the belt-pulley system, using different types of COTS belts. The other will be used to test and refine control, and determine power requirements of various stepper motors, under differnt loads.
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CVT Info
Our design uses a variable diamater pulley continously variable transmission. This type of transmission can be found on snowmobiles and scooters, and coming soon, bicycles. To learn more about this system, visit:
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