Gadgets of the Future? Yo-Yo Powered MP3 Player
Flash memory MP3 players have such little battery requirements that something like this might actually be feasible.
This is only a design and isn’t available from any company yet, but it is estimated that it would only take approximately 10-12 throws an hour to power this MP3 player. Of course, if wireless headphones are used, then that should be a big power drainer. Using wired headphones should save a bit, but they would have to be removed before using the player as a yo-yo.
As described by the designer:
“Enjoy hours of endless entertainment yo-yoing and listening to music everywhere you go – and never run out of batteries again! Introducing REGEN: A yo-yo/MP3 player complete with wireless headset and docking station.â€
If this existed, I would spend the money to get it, despite any DRM restrictions. It would be the perfect gift for any music loving yo-yo freak you might know. I can’t wait until it exists.
Via: Meriblog: Meri Williams’ Weblog » links for 2006-08-28
this sooooo cool but yo-yo’s break easily if u know how to use it. If i did buy this i wouldn’t let anyone use it but me of course. 🙂
Comment by Chanell — October 13, 2007 @ 11:15 am
WoW! I hope it will have a speaker. If it had a low response system you could do cool tricks and listen to music adding to your act
Comment by Samson Madere — October 5, 2009 @ 6:31 pm