Would like to design an electrically controlled peddling system

Other Hardware Motors, Mechanics, Power and CNC
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Hello guys,

I am interested in building a smallest possible cycling training system.

The system should allow me to pedal between 0 to , say, 1200 W with a visual indication of the power output.

I wonder if I can use a suitable (which ?) treadmill brake motor with a due controller ?

The best (both size and simplicity wise) would be a motor with shafts go to both side that allow hooking pedals arms directly.
Otherwise, a suitable motor with one shaft and Pulleys / belt transmission

Will APPRECIATE your advice on what motor / controller should I chose for that

Thanks a lot!
Portman

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pedalling, peddling is selling something dodgy!

You need to provide links to the hardware you are talking about, otherwise we can't tell what
is involved.

I wonder if I can use a suitable (which ?) treadmill brake motor with a due controller ?

We probably have less idea than you about what is suitable, you need to identify possible "brake motors"
so we can find out about them.

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Thank you MarkT !

Pedaling of course :slight_smile:

Here are a few links to motors;

http://www.fitquip.net.au/maintenance-parts/motors.html (not the incline ones)
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http://www.eliptagliente.it/ecommerce/category.php?n=10&orderby=name&orderway=desc&id_lang=1&p=5&id_category=2
http://www.eliptagliente.it/ecommerce/category.php?n=10&orderby=name&orderway=desc&id_lang=1&p=5&id_category=2

Thanks again.
P.

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If I could make a Mid-Drive electric bike motor (which comes ready with pedal arms) act like a resistance unit - that would probably be the simplest https://goo.gl/DVEVvR

I need to be able to pedal at several hundreds watts continuously, and get a visual indication of the power output in real time

Thanks a lot !!
P

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Did you google "bicycle generator"? Here's one return:

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A trainer like that requires a bicycle. I am aiming at a solution without a bike. A system that can be disassembled and stored in a trunk box. Have storing limitation at the place

Thanks!