Make Your Own Hand-cranked Emergency Powerbank

In this project I will show you how to create a hand-cranked generator along with a modified powerbank. This way you can charge up your powerbank in an emergency situation without the need of a socket. Along the way I will also tell you why BLDC motors are terrible hand-cranked generators. Let's get started!

Step 1: Watch the Video!

The video gives you all the information you need to create your own hand-cranked powerbank. During the next steps, I will present you some additional information.

Step 2: Order Your Components!

Here is a parts list with example seller (affiliate links):

Aliexpress:

1x Powerbank: -

2x XT60 Connector: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZNB7KX

1x 1N4002 Diode: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dVzy02F

1x 470uF 35V Capacitor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dZAmrY7

1x 12V DC Motor (200RPM): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dY64arN

Ebay:

1x Powerbank: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

2x XT60 Connector: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x 1N4002 Diode: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x 470uF 35V Capacitor: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

1x 12V DC Motor (200RPM): http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?...

Amazon.de:

1x Powerbank: https://amzn.to/2Kx4lI4

2x XT60 Connector: https://amzn.to/2KvkJIW

1x 1N4002 Diode: https://amzn.to/2zrGqoO

1x 470uF 35V Capacitor: https://amzn.to/2POpIu5

1x 12V DC Motor (200RPM): https://amzn.to/2DUfYIm

Step 3: 3D Print the Enclosure and Do the Wiring!

Here you can find all the 3D models that were created for the project. You can also find here the simple wiring diagram as well as reference pictures of my finished generator and powerbank.