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Design & Fabrication of Mechanical Footstep Power Generator

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Design & Fabrication of Mechanical Footstep Power Generator

Objective: Create a mechanical footstep power generator to harvest energy from human movement.

Context: Harnessing energy from daily activities can provide supplementary power for public spaces, addressing India's growing demand for sustainable energy solutions. Footstep generators are especially relevant in crowded areas like railway stations and malls.

What you'll build: You'll design a mechanism using springs or crankshafts, gears, and a flywheel to convert foot pressure into rotational motion, driving a DC generator. The system will be wired with a diode bridge and battery to store generated power, and load testing will be conducted with real foot traffic.

Deliverables: The project outputs are a working prototype, voltage and load test data, and a final report with presentation.

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1. Mechanical design and force analysis

10 marks 6d

Submit detailed mechanical drawings (CAD or hand-sketched) of your footstep power generator, including dimensions and labeled components. Include a force analysis showing expected input forces from a human step and how these forces transmit through the mechanism to the generator. Ensure calculations and diagrams clearly justify your design choices.

2. Generator selection and wiring

10 marks 6d

Select an appropriate generator based on your force analysis and document your selection criteria. Provide a wiring diagram showing how the generator connects to the rest of your system, including any rectifiers or storage elements. Submit photos or schematics of your assembled and wired generator subsystem.

3. Output voltage measurement

10 marks 6d

Measure and record the output voltage produced by your generator when actuated by a typical footstep. Submit a table or graph showing voltage readings for at least five consecutive actuations. Include a brief explanation of your measurement setup and ensure all data is clearly labeled and units specified.

4. Load testing with real foot traffic

10 marks 6d

Conduct load testing by having at least five different people step on your device, simulating real-world foot traffic. Record and submit the output voltage and current for each test, noting any performance variations. Present your data in a table or chart, and briefly discuss observed trends or issues.

5. Report and presentation

10 marks 6d

Compile a concise report summarizing your design process, key technical decisions, test results, and lessons learned. Prepare a presentation (slides or poster) that clearly communicates your project's objectives, methodology, and outcomes. Ensure both report and presentation are well-organized, visually clear, and free of major errors.

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Upcoming sessions

Session	Window	Enrolled
Design & Fabrication of Mechanical Footstep Power Generator	11 Jun 2026 to 10 Jun 2028	0

Skills you'll learn

Mechanical energy harvestingTransmission via gears or leversSimple power generation

Tools used

Springs or crankshaft Gears and flywheel DC generator Diode bridge and battery

Prerequisites

Mechanical linkage systems Generator working principle Electrical energy storage

Available mentors

Priyang Kumar

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