The iYo Yo-Yo Power Generator Is "More Fun than the Sun"

Beyond any shadow of a doubt, the iPods and iPhones are some of the most spoiled gadgets on the face of the Earth. Almost brutally popular, these two can be seen virtually anywhere in the world, in the possession of children and seniors alike, in poor and rich countries, at the seaside or on mountain tops, in the jungle or in the desert, and the list could go on forever. Cases, speakers, headphones and many more dedicated accessories keep the wheel turning in the specialized industry and iPod/iPhone owners happy.

[admark=1]And then there are the power supplies: small or big, all sorts of chargers, multi-chargers, extension battery packs and pretty much anything that could go with these thingies one way or another.

The cool thing happens when the ever-increasing need of new accessories meets the sparkling mind of an industrial designer: new stuff emerges, with stunning functions and exquisite looks, just like the iYo, one truly innovative charger for your Apple gadget, which combines advanced induction-generated electric power with the timeless fun of traditional yo-yos. Created by Swedish designer Peter Thuvander, the iYo has been developed to overcome the shortcomings of other alternative-design power sources such as the crank or solar ones.

Peter just thought about the long winter nights in the North, when the sun is absent for many days in a row and realized that the solar energy comes with its own limitations. While crank-powered generators were absolutely no fun after the first minute or so, choosing a toy-approach seemed one of the neatest paths to tread. And since the yo-yo is a toy that offers never-ending fun, a great idea was born.

The iYo spins just like any other yo-yo and behaves as expected; the big difference is that Peter Thuvander has endowed this special toy with an induction generator, based on mobile magnets and iron stators, revolving in relation to each other and thus producing electricity via the modifications in the magnetic fields.

The small Li-ion battery included in the device is charged with this current and after you're done playing you can plug your iPod or iPhone in and have its own battery recharged. And then the fun begins once more, somewhat easing the burden on the world in terms of energy needs. Check this page and watch the video. I'm positive you'll smile in awe as I did when I first saw it. Thanks, Peter!

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