Bio-Energy Parasite: Breath Parasite – Minimum Viable Product

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“Breath Parasite” is an idea that to harvest energy from every breath.

For the minimum viable product, I tried to 1) transfer the linear motion to rotation (motion) ; 2) rotate a DC motor to generate electricity which could power a LED (power).

1. Motion: linear motion –> rotation

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2. Power: electromagnetic induction

Parts: LED*1, switch*1, DC motor*1, 200uf capacitor*1, 22k ohm resistor*1

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First, use a multimeter to measure the voltage and ampere by rotating the DC motor. The Voltage is up to 1.2v; but the current is always 0A:

Then, I tried to rotate the motor to power a LED. It works!

But it failed to user motor to charge a 200uf capacitor. Is it because the current is too little?

 

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