How to build Geared-Up From the Feet-Up

Modifying the Bike stand

The Bike Stand:

1. 

   The Stand (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   Set up your bike stand and remove the extra fan piece to expose the metal rod
2. 

   The gear!(Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   Get a sprocket. Any sprocket will do, but a larger gear will increase rotaions and make it easier on the rider.
3. 

   Roller with sprocket attached (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   Slide the sprocket onto the rod of the bike stand and tighten screws, locking the piece into place.
4. 

   Etch the roller for grip (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   Etch the roller that contacts the rear bike tire to reduce the risk of slipping on the tire.
5. 

   Roller after modifications and sprocket attached (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   The final bike stand roller should look like this.

Applying the Derailleur

The Derailleur:

1. 

   Remove sprocket from pedal leg (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   Cut off the unnecessary sprocket attached to pedal leg, but keep gear intact because it will be used in step _.
2. 

   Fit square bolt to pedal leg (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   Fit square bolt to the hole in the pedal leg.

   This piece screws around the motor to hold tightly.

3. 

   Attach chain to deraileur (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   Thread chain through derailleur. Derailleur should screw apart using a small wrench. Once derailleur is open, set chain in place and screw together again.
4. 

   Bolt derailleur to pedal leg (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   Using the bolt fitted to the pedal leg in step 2, now attach the derailleur to it with a washer and nut.
5. 

   Derailleur attached to bike stand (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   At this point your system should look like this.

Modifying the Motor

Modify the Motor:

1. 

   Remove sprocket (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   Remove sprocket from the motor.
2. 

   The gear mount(Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   Cut a fitted hollow cylinder out of raw aluminum with screw holes to the sprocket.
3. 

   Screw your gear and mount together(Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   Weld an aluminum cylinder to the disc that will fit the rod of the motor.

   This piece screws around the roller to hold tightly.

4. 

   Motor with gear attached (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

Mounting the Components in Place

Note: Exact placement will vary depending on the length of your chain. Be sure to test the angle of your derailleur to make sure it doesn't interfere with your gear on the roller. Once positioned, test the angles of your derailleur to make sure it fully extends.

Mounting the System:

1. 

   A piece of wood (Photo credit Karen Stufkosky)

   Get a piece of wood that fits behind the bike stand without interfering with the roller.
2. 

   Optional: cut out center (Photo credit Karen Stufkosky)

   Optional: Cut a wedge out of the base of the board to allow for easier access to the height adjusting knob.
3. 

   Screw block of wood to the wood base (Photo credit Karen Stufkosky)

   Screw a block of wood to the wood base, if you chose to cut out a piece in step 2, this piece of wood will do.
4. 

   Motor screwed to block of wood (Photo credit Karen Stufkosky)

   Screw motor to the piece of wood you attached in step 3, make sure the motor is aligned to the roller or you will loose power due to the excess resistance caused by the un-aligned chain.
5. 

   Chain attached to roller (Photo credit Karen Stufkosky)

   Now weave your chain onto the roller and motor sprockets.
6. 

   Sprocket used as stabilizer (Photo credit Karen Stufkosky)

   Take the sprocket that you cut from the bike pedal, grind off a few teeth perpendicular to one of the 5 holes, and screw it into the bike pedal
7. 

   Test angle of derailleur (Photo credit Karen Stufkosky)

   Test angle of derailleur mount to ensure the clearance of the roller when its adjusted.
8. 

   Adjusting the pedal (Photo credit Karen Stufkosky)

   Decide on a spot to mount the pedal and screw it into place with metal brackets.
9. 

   Sprocket mounted (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

   Now that the pedal is mounted, slide a 1x2x5 inch piece of wood into the gab between the sprocket and the pedal. Screw it into place using at least 2 of the four remaining holes.
10. 

    Everything mounted (Photo by Karen Stufkosky)

    Your system should look like this.

How to Wire the Electrical Circuit

Tools You Will Need:

• Soldering gun
• soldering tin
• wire strippers
• wire cutters
• screwdriver

Materials You Will Need:

• Blocking diode
• charge controller
• fuse (only one necessary)
• fuse holder
• insulated copper wire
• 25ft extension cord
• light bulb
• light bulb socket
• battery

Weatherproofing the System with a Plexiglass Case

How to build the Plexiglass Weatherproof Case:

1. 

   Plexi-glass (Photo credit Karen Stufkosky)

   Cut plexi-glass pieces to fit around the wooden base.
2. 

   Plexi-glass (Photo credit Karen Stufkosky)

   Glue plexi-glass pieces together with plexi-glass solvent to join the pieces, making a box.
3. 

   Attach Hinges(Photo credit Karen Stufkosky)

   The box must be opened periodically to maintain moving parts and tighten bolts. A hinged door makes this possible on the long side of the box next to the motor. Hinges are bolted to the top of the box and to a side piece of plexi-glass.
4. 

   Attach magnets (Photo credit Karen Stufkosky)

   Affix magnet plates to bottom of door with screws. Screw magnets onto main wooden board.

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