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Crank powered lighting may seem complicated since we are simply not used to being able to turn human power so directly into electricity in the form of lighting. However, the principles behind what make crank powered light work are the same as they are for traditional lights. Learn more about how specially tailored generators turn manual power into into electricity that can power a lighting source by perusing the resources featured on this tab.
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Exploratorium exhibit - This photo and caption explains how cranked wire pushing through a magnetic field can produce the electricity to power your lighting source.
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Interactive Tutorial - Overview of how a generator works - in this case it's a Van de Graff generator.
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How a crank generator works - This is a brief overview of crank poer with a picture of a generator.
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How hand powered generators work - Crank powered lighting is made up of two main elements: the light and the power source. The power source is a hand powered generator. Similar generators are used to power many other types of gadgets. This is an OK overview of how crank power works. It delves into the history and give a fine overview.
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Diagram of simple electric generator - This simple how to project for making your own generator, should answer many of you questions about how crank powered lighting works, since the generator is the only complicated thing about it.
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Earth Tech Products - Array of flashlights, radios both environmentally friendly and for use in emergencies of inclement weather.
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Emergency Survival USA - Site is all about emergency preparedness with crank powered radios, lights, cell chargers.
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Crank Powered Lighting - This lantern doesn't need batteries, just a little physical effort.
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Envirogadget - This hand cranked battery recharger will permit you to power any battery powered lighting source with crank power.