The global energy crisis and the increasing importance of renewable energy highlight the need for innovative solutions. This project combines renewable wind energy with bicycle riding, creating a Safe Eco Riding system. By harnessing wind energy during cycling and integrating smart safety features, the project promotes energy saving and ensures a safer riding experience. It also introduces interactive elements for convenience and communication during rides.

Wind Energy Generation

• A propeller and gear system generate wind energy as the bicycle moves.

• The generated energy powers an Arduino board, enabling various functionalities.

Safety Features

• Automatic LED Lighting: A light sensor detects darkness and automatically turns on hyper LEDs for better visibility.

• Rear Communication: A button triggers a dot matrix display to signal following riders.

Convenience Features

• Water Supply System: A button-activated water pump provides hydration during rides without requiring the rider to stop.

Environmental Impact

• Promotes renewable energy use by generating electricity through wind energy.

• Encourages environmentally friendly practices by integrating green energy with physical activities.

Safety Enhancements

• Ensures safer rides in low-light conditions through automatic LED lighting.

• Improves communication among riders with a rear-facing signal system.

Rider Convenience

• Adds features like on-the-go hydration to enhance the cycling experience.

Global Relevance

• Addresses energy issues while promoting sustainable and safe transportation practices.

Hardware

• Propeller and Gear: Captures wind energy to generate power.

• Motor: Converts the propeller’s motion into electrical energy.

• Arduino Board: Distributes power and manages sensors and actuators.

Sensors:

• Light Sensor: Detects darkness to activate LEDs.

Actuators:

• Hyper LEDs: Provide lighting.

• Water Pump: Supplies water on button press.

• Dot Matrix Display: Communicates signals to other riders.

Software

• Arduino code for controlling sensors, LEDs, water pumps, and displays.

• Algorithms for wind energy conversion and system integration.

Purpose

• To check if the bicycle generates electricity and all features work properly.

Steps

• Ride the bicycle to spin the propeller.

• Test if:

  • LEDs turn on automatically in the dark.

  • Water comes out when the water pump button is pressed.

  • The dot matrix shows signals when the signal button is pressed.

Results

• Electricity was generated at normal speeds.

• LEDs, water pump, and dot matrix all worked as expected.

• No electricity was generated at very slow speeds.

Conclusion

• The system works well but needs a backup battery for low speeds.