Check out the solar-powered clipper trike making its way across the Western U.S.!

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  • @yellowduck54321
    @yellowduck54321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The Algorithm needs more Likes and liked commentarys to show it to the whole world that traveling without destroying nature is possible.

    • @publicdomain3378
      @publicdomain3378 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Lol, steel and copper still destroy mountains. But no im there with you. I have a 1200w bike that needs a charging trailer. I dont drive cars either.

  • @MadScienceFPV
    @MadScienceFPV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow, a modern and old-school looking beast of a custom.....what a beauty! Love the look of those front vents in the natural grain material.....like a hand carved Lamborghini!

  • @dickflinghammer58
    @dickflinghammer58 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Respect to this dude his quick thinking in an "oh shit the breaks failed" going down the mountain saved an epic if not deadly crash. Sweet build too. I'm into bikepacking and bike camping and trekking. I've been dreaming up a similar build. His is brilliant mostly and not too difficult to build or expensive.

    • @JelloFluoride
      @JelloFluoride ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sounds like one of those "dream build" things where you make your own and tailor it to your wants and needs.

  • @markcouch4235
    @markcouch4235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is super rad, coolest solar trike yet, and it's also a camper holy sh...

  • @Cee64E
    @Cee64E ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful craftsmanship on that. Lovely work.

  • @VEC7ORlt
    @VEC7ORlt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That wrap around canopy is such a beauty of engineering.
    To anyone suggesting mucking with controller, resistors, etc - NO - brakes are brakes and should be sized accordingly.

  • @claegason2521
    @claegason2521 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    A resistive dump load could help with your downhill braking issue and let you keep the batteries full. Dump the regen current to a power resistor or a heater element and waste it out as heat. Probably require a custom controller

  • @rdkuless
    @rdkuless 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    nice.. functional art. I have a recumbent Solar E-Trike. My BMS protects the two batteries (over 1800wh) at 52v give me limitless range on sunny days..The Genasun GVB-8 automatically turns the boost/charge current on and off based on the voltage of the batteries. I did some experiments: 1) i use a MistyMate (portable pressurized misting system to cool the solar panels) and 2) i got some of those highly reflective sunshades (the kind you use in the car window to keep cool) to add to and reflect sunlight onto the panels when i'm not moving anymore.. I set the reflectors up at the campsite just to get the most out of the sun. (you have to watch to make sure it doesn't get too hot by using the misting system.
    I can see this project was a labor of love. The craftsmanship is beautiful. I'm hoping to ride the Rails-to-Trails, from Portland, up to Coeur D'alene, Northern Idaho, Montana, Wisconsin (where i have friends) Have you done any long distance touring..? Robb PDX

  • @Hellfire4WD
    @Hellfire4WD ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now I want one of these... You could use it to go cross-country in all of scandinavia... during that 2 weeks of summer, of course. :D

  • @rossbrumby1957
    @rossbrumby1957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I understand it's an aerodynamics test of a plane body, but as a trike, that makes it a major compromise . I'm sure you had fun building it and in the process find simplifications and improvements. I really like how the pedals etc. remove to allow sleeping room- never seen that before. Keep on inventing!

  • @theejoeylee
    @theejoeylee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I need to know more about how this build!!

  • @dronerdroner783
    @dronerdroner783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastisk. Regards from Norwey... Thanks 🚴‍♀️😀👍👍👍

  • @billypoe3703
    @billypoe3703 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like the way the front lexan gives a huge amount of view.

  • @hallofrecords4959
    @hallofrecords4959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Very cool set up. To help solve your braking issue on down hills you could install flaps or something similar to create drag to slow you.

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug2020 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    You are the only other person besides myself that I've found that imagined a human/solar powered land/air/aquatic vehicle/home was possible. I really hope you make this come true! Let me know if you need beta testers. I don't have money, but I'm supporting you in spirit!

    • @bradycunningham1267
      @bradycunningham1267 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Add me to the list. Been dreaming since I was a kids.

    • @mrwess1927
      @mrwess1927 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@bradycunningham1267 ma dudes, dont ever think you are the only one... something that only affects 1% of society is actually tens of millions of people.

  • @gustavovaliente5958
    @gustavovaliente5958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hi , you trike is great , I was thinking about sth like that and your is the best option i had found , have you got more videos to it?I will love to see them

  • @nealmacdonald9896
    @nealmacdonald9896 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What about adding a smaller, brake regen battery that only gets used going downhill to accept all the overflow power?

  • @noelwelch1666
    @noelwelch1666 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful design

  • @wenepzoli
    @wenepzoli ปีที่แล้ว

    Good day! Super cereative! Thanks shareit!

  • @jurajjansky6909
    @jurajjansky6909 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It is beautiful!

  • @Chimonger1
    @Chimonger1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is amazing!! Love it! Very much like that it can pull a cargo trailer!
    How much beefing-up needed done to the trike, to accommodate extra weight of cabin & trailer loads?
    One really good thing about electric bike/trikes, is that when electronics suddenly stop for any number of reasons, the user can still pedal, instead of being stuck stranded.
    Wish there were units that accommodated folks with limited range of motion!
    But yikes!?…too much charge from regenerative brakes caused brake to shut down or overheat!?!? I didn’t think that was s’posed to happen with regen brakes??
    Can the trike handle carrying extra battery(s), to have one dedicated to handling the overcharging from hills?

  • @kangalakbash3364
    @kangalakbash3364 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SUPERB JOB !

  • @Robintix
    @Robintix ปีที่แล้ว

    I saw this when it was here. It is awesome

  • @jimbob7568
    @jimbob7568 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What an incredible vehicle, if I had the cash I'd build one like it in a heartbeat

    • @driewiel
      @driewiel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      With e-assist and solar panels it can be done for $1000-$1500

    • @jacksmith4266
      @jacksmith4266 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trike alone costs more than that, even more, $2000 price tag for used trikes.

  • @bombdiggitydave3881
    @bombdiggitydave3881 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for your time and effort on that beautiful design of a inspirational solar electric/human powered vehicle. I wish I could here you louder and more clearly. I have my tablet turned up all the way to max volume and still having difficulty hearing you.

  • @philiptaylor3262
    @philiptaylor3262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice work!!!

  • @thebentley71
    @thebentley71 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Put a vertical axis wind generator over the back wheel. Perhaps you could make it to where it could assist in turning your back wheel, or charge your battery bank.

  • @recumbentrocks2929
    @recumbentrocks2929 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks amazing! Shame the volume is so low on the video I would have listened to more but gave up in the end.

  • @GUCR44
    @GUCR44 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How about using an electric cook stove top for a giant resistor for regenerative braking..?

  • @edwardortz4649
    @edwardortz4649 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Interesting thanks for sharing

  • @AlexandreBueno1968
    @AlexandreBueno1968 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. Thanks for sharing. Would it be possible to install a couple of retarder brake with resistances to have electric braking when the battery is full? A switch would transfer power generated at the motor to the resistances when a stronger braking is needed.

  • @gregorylewis9442
    @gregorylewis9442 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude 😎 that's awesome 👍😎

  • @unclegeorge7845
    @unclegeorge7845 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic.

  • @solaroweder3707
    @solaroweder3707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome!

  • @mikego18753
    @mikego18753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your bang on about the cost of a car,it takes all your spare cash&more, just so you can go every day to do a crap job
    Best wishes to you.

  • @vanessajustino9222
    @vanessajustino9222 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this

  • @ElectricVehicleAdventures
    @ElectricVehicleAdventures ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it!

  • @Aquilacorp
    @Aquilacorp 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would love to build the Transportation device your Sirs envisioned. Are there any plans around? or 3 Views. That is a most Brilliant combination of Transportation methods. please respond.

  • @ghostmandeak7305
    @ghostmandeak7305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi im making a recumbent trike electric and a camper for the back at the moment i have a 24v 250w motor and battery for it but am going to put that on the camper and put a wheel motor on the recumbent just so it doesn't kill my speed so if i want to charge that battery and a lithium 1000w battery what power solar panels will i beed my friend please

  • @MarcMallary
    @MarcMallary ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You could use a resistor instead of your battery for braking, if itt full.

  • @MännerbudenWohnzimmerGarage
    @MännerbudenWohnzimmerGarage ปีที่แล้ว

    Hallo. Das sieht sehr gut aus top

  • @lovesdoggies1481
    @lovesdoggies1481 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm disabled I'm trying to build me right not sure how my hands aren't strong this is awesome

  • @arinasan247
    @arinasan247 ปีที่แล้ว

    Way cool!!!

  • @beabetteryou2022
    @beabetteryou2022 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome

  • @grandyheryarso9538
    @grandyheryarso9538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great creative vehicle's

  • @MrSethshapiro
    @MrSethshapiro 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how to learn more ? i want to build one (im on a budget)

  • @marcusmeditation5289
    @marcusmeditation5289 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s just a cool idea

  • @saramariehawkwing8929
    @saramariehawkwing8929 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could this bike be ride on London distance hwy and would it be legal

  • @tOxIc_TrEaSuRe
    @tOxIc_TrEaSuRe ปีที่แล้ว

    you could do some cooking or baking with the extra power and heat up water for coffee

  • @evanemmott
    @evanemmott ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it possible to purchase the plans for this?

  • @vivavasquez
    @vivavasquez ปีที่แล้ว

    something like this could have saved me and my birds , but what i tried to build was too heavy , i have a head injury so guess that might be why i built something that only a car could use . before that i built a backpack that did save us .

  • @lovesdoggies1481
    @lovesdoggies1481 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it

  • @Veloje
    @Veloje ปีที่แล้ว

    Super!

  • @ghostmandeak7305
    @ghostmandeak7305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm trying to build something similar with a camper trailer to travel around England in doing my paranormal hobby

    • @aloysiusflartey6122
      @aloysiusflartey6122 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      dont fancy doing a trip in winter with cold and snow lol

    • @alexanderbaines-buffery7563
      @alexanderbaines-buffery7563 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where in the uk are you based. I've built a plywood bent. but it is a low racer, not a camper

    • @alexanderbaines-buffery7563
      @alexanderbaines-buffery7563 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ghostmandeak7305 It is good. Although now I want to make it faster.

    • @markmnelson
      @markmnelson 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@aloysiusflartey6122did you not hear him say he likes it best for bike camping in winter because a) he’s got in floor electric heat and more than enough electricity to run it-says he barely notices any drop in the battery, plus b) as a 3-wheeler he doesn’t worry about a fall on ice the way he would on a bicycle. His recurrent problem is more power than he knows what to do with, not a shortage.

  • @GeoLuchse
    @GeoLuchse ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh well, why is the video so quiet 😅😅

  • @michaelfrawley171
    @michaelfrawley171 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want one...does it float

    • @markmnelson
      @markmnelson 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He said water tests were coming in the next year. I can’t find any more info, but since he said the whole idea was inspired by the wooden craftsmanship of the old flying boats, I’m eager to see if they’ve made any progress. I can see he’s on FaceBook but I don’t use that anymore. Can’t find anything else about the project. Sad😢

  • @maheshvyavhare7321
    @maheshvyavhare7321 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    👌

  • @aloysiusflartey6122
    @aloysiusflartey6122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Our not too bright Traffic Police would stop you as they would think you have an *unregistered motor vehicle* as they cannot see you pedal has that happened to you on the highway? Great idea to have a windshield keep out the cold wind in winter

  • @Qingeaton
    @Qingeaton ปีที่แล้ว

    Comes as a kit. How about Bi-Kia? Think they would sue?

    • @jacksmith4266
      @jacksmith4266 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wtf is Bi-Kia?

    • @Qingeaton
      @Qingeaton ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jacksmith4266 It was a joke. Ikea furniture comes as a kit. If it's a bike, then it's Bikea

    • @jacksmith4266
      @jacksmith4266 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Qingeaton cool

  • @ripambarooah0506
    @ripambarooah0506 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful i am also having same dream and making a similar kind of vehicle with hub motor 2000 watts

    • @LeesChannel
      @LeesChannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Geez, you really would fly with that kind of horsepower.

  • @popeyegordon
    @popeyegordon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can't hear it!

    • @yellowduck54321
      @yellowduck54321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, Same. Had to pump up the Volume and put my ear direkt on the box to hear them Talk.

  • @mikaelfransson3658
    @mikaelfransson3658 ปีที่แล้ว

    I realy like this concept but! in bottom a canoe! 4 wheels and get all his thought in that! Why you can ask! And the answer is "why not"! It hold weather perfect! And a quad can get all benefits and hold more weight! /Mikael

  • @TheRebelmanone
    @TheRebelmanone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get your son on that job of the brake problem. IF the battery is full then it will use a short circuit designed just for this reason, so you can still STOP the bike!

  • @howtobedone
    @howtobedone 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What's that called

    • @yellowduck54321
      @yellowduck54321 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is called a Trike or tripod with a cabin.

  • @videomentaryproductionschannel
    @videomentaryproductionschannel ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video but you need to sort out your sound, very very low had to turn up almost full just hear you, but admire your idea respect.

  • @RobertAustralia
    @RobertAustralia ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn... can't hear you...

  • @marksadventures3889
    @marksadventures3889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would give this a thumbs up but for the very poor quality sound and there's not many specs or construction details, but otherwise cool.

  • @shepatown
    @shepatown ปีที่แล้ว

    I got sustainable when i stopped producing Co2 gas.

  • @JonathanBaileyn2u
    @JonathanBaileyn2u 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your philosophy… and I’d like to see it replicated… but how would we pay for emergency services, since they are taxed based. Now, please don’t take me wrong… I too am a minimalist and follow a very close background and philosophy… I’d like to see what we as a collective could come up with for this issue on these tax based services. Because with the right theory.. that can be put into action and with a movement… we can manifest a life like this.. Btw: love the build!!

  • @lowlikeme
    @lowlikeme ปีที่แล้ว

    Too bad it's hard to hear

  • @mikehherron4800
    @mikehherron4800 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your audio needs work. Even with my volume all the way up, it is difficult hearing you. It sounds like you're 20 feet from your microphone. Didn't hear a whole lot about your trike build.

  • @stanleybest8833
    @stanleybest8833 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're at 5 or 10% audio and I can't hear your sentences. Too bad.

  • @bruceburns1672
    @bruceburns1672 ปีที่แล้ว

    Audio very bad , unwatchable unfortuneatly .

  • @chrism4008
    @chrism4008 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should speak more quietly and face the mic into the wind, its too easy to hear you

  • @carlrosenbaum3754
    @carlrosenbaum3754 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I gave you a thumbs down for your sound not good

  • @gary7vn
    @gary7vn 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    All these brains but not a clue about how to record sound.

  • @joshkloer6067
    @joshkloer6067 ปีที่แล้ว

    People need to learn how to adjust there mic levels so you can be heard