Clockwork Gadgets & Technology for the 21st Century
The range of modern clockwork and wind up gadgets is expanding to include MP3 players, Bike Lights, LED Torches and Cell Phone chargers. These are now being made by a number of companies globally to cope with the rapidly increasing demand.
Clockwork & Wind Up gadgets and devices are becoming more and more popular for many reasons -
Clockwork devices have been around now for centuries, yet it is only in the last decade that they have been given a new lease of life. Mainly thanks to British inventor Trevor Baylis who brought us a clockwork radio which proved very popular and has now been copied by countless companies and these can now be found all around the world.
Now many clockwork devices work by the crank powering a small dynamo which charges a rechargeable battery. Often cheaper ones work by the dynamo providing power directly to the device whilst the true clockwork mechanism unwinds.
Wind Up Micro Bike LED Light / Torch
The Clockwork Light for your Bicycle!
Wind up bicycle torch with quick release clamp, and eco windup system. Selectable 3 LEDs, 1 LED or 3 LEDs flashing. 1 minute wind gives 90 minutes light.* 3 light modes: 1 x LED / 3 x LED / 3 x LED blinking
* 5 hours constant light on full charge
* Rugged shockproof design with bicycle clamp
* 1 minute winding gives up to 90 minutes light
* Weatherproof - ideal for indoor and outdoor use
Hi-Tech 3-phase dynamo: more light for less winding
Handlebar clamp included
Also available as Front & Rear twin pack
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Mini Pro windup / dynamo LED torch
* Super-Bright 3 x 5mm LED system* 5 hours constant light on full charge
* Rugged shockproof design
* Small & Compact design
* 1 minute winding gives up to 15 minutes light
* Weatherproof - ideal for indoor and outdoor use
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Professional windup / dynamo LED Torch
Inc. Phone Charger!
* Super-Bright 5x5mm LED system* 8 hours constant light on full charge
* Patented brushless generator means less effort
* 1 minute winding gives up to 25 minutes light
* Emergency mobile phone charger
* Rugged shockproof design
* Weatherproof - ideal for indoor and outdoor use
Adapters for most popular phones included
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Wind Up Torches on eBay UK
They may possibly be cheaper, but they're more than likely to be inferior to the Trevor Baylis products featured on this page, but if you just want something cheap and cheerful they're ideal for the occasional camping trip or infrequent use. If you want a product you can rely on everyday consider paying the extra!
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The same as above with a Head Torch attachment and belt pouch.
eco windup system and Mobile phone charger.* 4.8v Mega-Bright LEDsystem
* 5 Days constant 1-LED light on full charge
* 1 Year standby light on full charge
* 1 minute winding gives up to 90 minutes light
* Emergency mobile phone charger
* Plug-in LED Head Lamp included
* Weatherproof - ideal for indoor and outdoor use
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Eco Friendly Media Player
Wind Up MP3 Player, ebook reader, Photo Viewer & more......
The Green MP3 Player -The eco windup system means that you never need to worry about running out of power or wasting environmentally harmful batteries. One minute of winding gives up to 40 minutes of play time so it's ideal for the beach or long weekends in the country - you can even use it to charge your mobile phone in an emergency!
Alternatively, you can still charge the media player conventionally through the USB port of your computer.
For a full review of this and details of all the features go Here
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Wind up Flashlights on eBay.Com
The range and availability of wind up flashlights doesn't seem to be as wide in the US. Let's hope they do start to pay attention to their carbon footprint and use energy saving devices more!
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byWind up and rechargeable LED Lantern
Wind up and rechargeable lantern with eco windup system. 5 x 5mm LEDs. Includes 12 v car adaptor* 4 Hours constant 5-LED light on full charge
* 3 Days standby light on full charge
* 1 minute winding gives 30 minutes light
* 3 phase hand-generator technology means minimum effort
* Weatherproof ideal Indoors or Outdoors!
* 12V in-car Charger also included!
60 Hrs nightlight
Wall mountable
12v In-car charger included
Easy hanging handle
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Wind Up / Dynamo FM Radio and LED Torch
* Superb FM-Radio sound quality
* Up to 8 hours use on full charge
* Emergency mobile phone charger
* FM Digital Tuning = fantastic reception
* NO external aerial = tough & durable
* 5 LED's = super bright torch
ONE minute of winding gives:-
25 minutes of 5x LED super-bright light
OR
Approx. 15 minutes of FM Radio
OR
Approx. 2 minutes Talk-time to mobilephone battery
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My Mini Magic Torch
Pocket Sized Wind-Up Torch
Wind up LED Torch with eco windup system 0.3 Watt superbright LED chip. Emergency mobile phone charger.Available in Silver or Blue
* 1 minute winding = 25-30 minutes light
* 5 Hours constant light on full charge
* Super-Bright Long-Life LED lamp
* Ultra compact just 135 x 50mm
* Soft Touch satin finish
* SELF POWERED ECO WINDUP
* Emergency mobile phone charger
* Includes trendy storage pouch
Exquisite design and build quality and great value too! The My Mini Magic Torch %u2122 is so compact that it will easily fit your pocket - and so will the price! The Hi-Tech brushless hand generator system will provide 25-30 minutes of light for each minute wound and is virtually immune to wear.
The internal (NiMH) battery of 300mA capacity offers up to 5 hours continuous light output.
These torches also feature a Super Bright LED lamp tested to 50,000 hours life, and an emergency mobile phone charger complete with Nokia type auto recoil connecting wire plus a range of adapters to suit most other popular phone makes.
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Wind Up Gadgets on Amazon UK
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Freeplay Freecharger Weza Portable Energy Source
Freeplay Freecharger Weza Portable Energy Source
The Freeplay Freecharge Weza is a versatile, robust energy source providing totally dependable power for emergency situations and everyday use in remote applications. It features an internal rechargeable lead acid battery capable of jump starting a range of vehicle and boat outbound engines, as well as powering a range of other devices. The Weza can be recharged from either an AC or DC source and, in emergency situations, using the step treadle. The Weza will accept 110v and 240v AC and DC inputs from 10.7v to 21v. With an output rating of 400amps, it can also be used to power electronic equipment including navigation devices via its 12v DC cigarette lighter output socket.
* Step treadle for power anytime and anywhere
* Recharge at home or away from AC or DC power
* Provides power via the 12v DC lighter adaptor
* Can jump start automobile and marine engines
* Sealed, non-spill, 7 amp-hour lead acid battery
* Jumper cables
Stockists Of Clockwork Gadgets
A selection of online stores stocking the latest wind-up gadgets
All Things Green
Most of the products featured here link to this wonderful store that stock items as wonderfuly diverse as Solar Powered Battery Charger, which can also use your USB ports to charge batteries at home and a Water Powered Calculator
The Natural Collection
The Natural Collection is an online store bringing you the best in eco-products and environmentaly friendly goods
Gadgets include the Solar Powered Helicopter Kit and Bird Box with inbuilt Webcam for the best reality TV show you're likely to see!
Nigel's Eco Store
Nigel's Eco Store is an award winning UK store supplying hundreds of green and ethical products, from wind up torches to solar lighting.
Big Geen Smile
The Big Green Smile believe passionately that the individual can make a difference and that small changes by one person can have a ripple-through effect on society at large.
All their products meet at least one of these criteria - Products help aid water efficiency - Products help aid energy efficiency - Attempt to make people think twice and help change behaviour towards use of a resource - Products are locally sourced wherever possible - Wood products come from sustainable sources - Recycled materials are used wherever possible
More Stores to be added shortly
Give some feedback on Wind Up Gadgets
Have you used one, do you own one, would you want one?
JaguarJulie wrote...
I was feeling a tad bit wound-up today and dropped by for a visit. Nice gadgets my dear! How are you doing? ;)
Posted June 08, 2009
gadgetmaniauk wrote...
im all for windup gadgets because im what you would call a tree hugger and i believe in preserving our planet and think we should all try to reduce our carbon footprint
Posted December 07, 2008
WritingforYourWealth wrote...
A fun idea for a lens. :) I need to get one of those windup flashlights, because the batteries always seem to be dead in mine when I go looking for it (once every two years, heh).
Posted July 23, 2008
chemrat wrote...
Wonderful lens! Thanks for all the tips on great approaches to saving energy. Jim
Posted April 23, 2008
Wind-Up Gadget Links
- Review of the Wind Up Media Player
- Specifications, Pictures, Reviews
- Trevor Baylis
- More about the British Inventor and Pioneer of Modern Wind up Gadgets!
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