Computer: Power Supply
Potato Couch Excercycle   (+7)  [vote for, against]
Puts screen saver on TV or PC when you stop moving

Also saves electricity by using the energy from the bicycle.

(This is my daughter's idea, which she hopes can be baked before I become glued to my seat). According to her, a LCD screen typically needs very little electricity, and could be powered by a small UPS device. Cycle will also control a small USB line to the PC.
-- pashute, Feb 19 2009

GetMoving ErgoDevice for PC GetMoving ErgoDevice for PC
Similar idea of mine [pashute, Mar 11 2010]

I was going to ask how you think this will possibly be taken up by its target market, when I realised: market the device to younger girls, who will swiftly arrange installation for the (compulsory) use of their elders. [+]
-- pocmloc, Mar 12 2010


My daughter put up a sign on my desk: Did you remember the software? Meaning stretch.com.
-- pashute, Jul 03 2013



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