The power trailer is making power

We did a running test last week on the power trailer Rev-4, and today on Rev-5. I'd thought a bicycle would be effective but we learned pretty quickly that a man running (me) can produce a lot more power than a man on a bicycle. Bicycle = 12 volts. Running = 72 and 77 volts (about 296 watts for a few seconds - almost half a horsepower).



If you look closely, the ski poles you might notice on the April 8th test are being used as guides to keep the tether centered on the capstan. Notice they're not there on the April 13th Rev-5 test.

The voices are Bruce - watching the volt meter and lights, and Dana running the camera. That's me, Dimitri, pulling the tether.