Smart-E is a project where I collaboratively worked with a group of USC engineers (Tony Bouza, Tristan Slagle, Steve Hornyak, Audrey Bongalon) to create a modular electric bike system that can turn any bicycle electric/hybrid, with the eco-goal to encourage people to bike more and drive less.
Smart-E is equipped with a power generator, a utility compartment bike rack, geared case, and a multi-head light unit.
These modular features work together to maximize the user's riding experience, making Smart-E a fast and fun way to carry more, ride with your family, say goodbye to traffic jams, and arrive at your destination fresh, invigorated, and with a huge smile on your face.
Smart-E's compact utility bike rack enables maximized storage compartments with potential extra hooking capabilities, as well as charging ports for all USB, USBC, and current electric devices, which enables water-safe/tight charging while riding. The bike rack does also feature a rear LED safety light that activates when braking is sensed, and a GoPro mount station for safety and/or entertainment
Smart-E also features a modular cushioned waterproof storage case for more delicate objects, such as: electronics, foods, documents...
Smart-E's compact utility bike rack enables maximized storage compartments with potential extra hooking capabilities, as well as charging ports for all USB, USBC, and current electric devices, which enables water-safe/tight charging while riding. The bike rack does also feature a rear LED safety light that activates when braking is sensed, and a GoPro mount station for safety and/or entertainment
Smart-E also features a modular cushioned waterproof storage case for more delicate objects, such as: electronics, foods, documents...
Power Generator
Located in the gearing of the back wheel, the power generator is in charge of powering the electric system of Smart-E, turning kinetic energy from riding to both potential and electric energy. Featuring reflective Trek bikes branding on both sides for safety awareness during all times of the day and night.
Attached to the rear cogset & derailleur of the bike, it features a chain aperture and rear derailleur aperture, which enables the bike chain to operate and transfer the kinetic energy into the potential energy.
The relay boost on the path from the wheel to the generator to the battery enables traction & handling when riding thanks to its connection to the bicycle's back gearing.
Multi-Head Unit
Smart-E counts with a multi-head unit, made out of a head-light unit, a LCD screen, and a phone mount, all-in-one. The LCD screen receives data from the sensors via the microcontroller
The LCD screen displays:
- Speed: Optical Sensor
- Distance Traveled: Optical Sensor
- Heart Rate: Heart beat monitor
- Money saved by using Smart-E and avoiding gas
Process
