5 minute electric bicycle

* Since you asked, here is a link to a video of the bike in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJ98oZ8h4HQ

this is my first instructable so please point out any mistakes.

For this Instructable you will need the following materials

-a bicycle
-a cordless drill (any voltage will work but the bigger the better. I got mine from harbor freight for $15.)
-lots of zipties (how many you will use depends on your type of bike and/or drill)
-a piece of small wood ( this will support the drills' battery)
-a bicycle hand brake ( this is for the throttle system)
-bicycle cable ( this also for the throttle system and goes into the hand brake)
That's It!!!

Step 1 Adding the drill

Comments

[Bremer1281]

Is the idea that the trigger on the drill will push the brake back out after you release? Because the spring in mine doesn't seem to be strong enough. Is there an easy way to replace the spring.

[ride on toy dude]

again,to prove that drills mettle, i have attached it to one chain drive bicycle, a friction drive bicycle, a scooter, a lawn mower, i have used it to drill holes to put up a basketball goal, put together multiple wooden airplanes for my siblings, it has survived several drops, AND survived a torential downpour.
best use of $15 ever.

[ride on toy dude]

That'sthe basic premise. I am sorry to say that I do not know how to replace the spring in your trigger. I would suggest buying a cheapo harbor frieght drill. I got mine for $15 with a coupon. That drill has lasted me through multiple projects including replacing drywall on our living room ceiling. I highly suggest getting one.

[mcraghead]

Nice!

I'm doing something similar (an 'ible is in the works, of course), using two of those exact same cheap HF drills, but with lawnmower wheels stuck to them... Here's the vid that got me going on that idea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grcskPrbsvI

Mine will be completely removable (so I can pull it off the bike while I'm at work, for recharging & security), plus I'll be able to engage it on the fly so it's just power assist; can still coast and pedal. Only cost is $50 in drills and wheels, the rest is free, scavenged...

[abstracted]

brutally cool!!

[ride on toy dude]

That's so cool!
tell me when you get it posted!

[rocketlauncher]

Why not do sth so that when you pedal the battery gets charged? It would be even better like that!

RL

[ride on toy dude]

The chuck would spin and over ride the motor and destroy it.
No Coasting either. Its what a person gets for taking 5 minutes to build something.

[charger25]

Very nice circle. Led sensornye chasy kupit

[triumphman]

I almost made an electric drill powered little bike from some tiny E-Punk Razor bike. I saw a how-to -guide in Make Vol. 21 2010 magazine. The only thing that stopped me was the cost to get the parts. It required a powerful Bosch Lithium drill (about 36 V.) approx. $300., a right angle gear box that cost $115., an E-Punk Razor bike (used $150.) and a few other parts. It goes 0-10 mph in 2 seconds and supports an adult (230 lbs.). Its fast and can go two miles on one battery. You can see this little beast on pages 108-113 of the Make magazine Vol.21 2010. Awesome stuff in the mag., but this is too much money for me to spend on a whim as my other half stated. I bought the little E-Punk Razor bike. Actually two of them. One for part. I got a bigger 9" rear wheel, then the cost of the drill and the right angle gearbox stopped me in my tracks. If anyone can help me with finishing this in a cost effective way please get back to me. You were heading the right way with your project. This one is too costly for the average instructable . Thanks for sharing. As ever, Triumphman.

[ride on toy dude]

you could try getting a 1/2 horsepower electric motor from a broken garagedoor opener (free) and hook it up to a couple of motorcycle batteries or a car battery (about $50) Then get a PWN throttle controller ($50 or so), weld a bicycle cog or mount a broken drill's gearbox to the motor, connect a cog, mount motor onto bike ($20), link chain, put together PWN throttle controller circuit and you are done. For only about $120.

[triumphman]

That would weigh too much!

[ride on toy dude]

It probably would

[Sharky44401]

hey buddy great instructable im also doing homeschooling (sorry for my bad english its not my first language)

[Nannerman]

I have a little drill lying around somewhere, I just need to find it's charger.....

[finnrambo]

I love this instructable! its extremly creative, its also just classic how 5 minutes on here I learn more than a day at school

[GummiBear]

ikr

[kyle1212]

I never would of thought of this, but wouldn't weight affect the speed??

[ride on toy dude]

yes i believe it would

[HoldOnTight]

Very insightful alternative use of a tool!

[Deleted_User]

Wow, that is really impressive! You did a great job! My son is also into electonics and science - it's so nice to see more kids coming up with terrific inventions! Keep up the great work!!! :-)

[profpat]

nice one!

[superstupendoman]

Thank you very much i will try to do as soon as possible on my bycicle.
From today you are my new hero.

[epierce]

Impressive I must say!!

[ride on toy dude]

Great new username, same old dude!!!

[ride on toy dude]

There is a link to the video on the intro now. Hooray!!!

[zackattack24]

did u ever think about putting a small generator and a wired drill that way it might go faster and u wouldnt have to worry about battery life?

[ride on toy dude]

I was thinking of doing that but with a car.It would be very cool.

[alverez98]

awesome!!!!! put a video on that shows it in action!

[DoDo729]

Wow, so young and so talented. You will go along way in life. Congratulations on a great instructable. Love the thinking outside the box. Keep up the good work.

[ride on toy dude]

I really appreciate how highly you think of my project. Thank you so much!!

[DoDo729]

You very welcome.

[drbill]

My Son Is Home Schooled.

He will grad university as a 19 year old Electrical Engineer this year !

Home School Rocks !

[ride on toy dude]

That's So cool! I love homeschooling A lot.

[lady_k1013]

Excellent! I can't wait to see what you do next! :)

[l8nite]

this really is an awesome idea and not bad for a first instructable. I seriously doubt Id have much luck trying to move my 260lbs and my trike that weighs another 60-70 but I had considered trying an air powered impact gun, the size of the air tank needed has shelved THAT idea,

Right now you're running the chuck against the sidewall, I would suggest trying to hold it against the tread and maybe use a 12v motorcycle battery or 2 (there's several "ibles" on how to convert your drill)

[ride on toy dude]

Thanks so much for the advice. I might try to do that sometime.

[mookiechan]

FYI: Helpful hint, what would make this better is a video of the bike in action. (Proof of Concept)

[ride on toy dude]

There is a link to the video on the very last step.

[Computothought]

Cool.