OLPC develops pedal power source for laptop – reading without a mains connection

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By Paul Biba

OLPC Afghanistan has developed a pedal powered machine that can charge the OLPC as it is running. According to the article it can be used easily by 3rd or 4th graders. Eventually, it is hoped, a smaller version will be developed that can be carried around and placed on the floor with rubber pads.

You can find more details, including a video, here.

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