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Advanced Portable Power Generator

Safe, light-weight power generation on the move! Designed to work continuously and in all weather.

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Advanced Portable Power Generator

Advanced Portable Power Generator

Advanced Portable Power Generator

Advanced Portable Power Generator

Advanced Portable Power Generator

Safe, light-weight power generation on the move! Designed to work continuously and in all weather.

Safe, light-weight power generation on the move! Designed to work continuously and in all weather.

Safe, light-weight power generation on the move! Designed to work continuously and in all weather.

Safe, light-weight power generation on the move! Designed to work continuously and in all weather.

Yuriy Romaniw
Yuriy Romaniw
Yuriy Romaniw
Yuriy Romaniw
1 Campaign |
Woolwich, United States
$1,010 USD 6 backers
5% of $20,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Are you a family of four going car camping and don't want to drag a bulky, multi-kilowatt generator with you just to keep your mobile devices charged?

Experiencing a blackout and want to run some lights and a radio while you wait?

Are you at an outdoor event and want to play some music from your portable speakers, but the batteries just wont last?

Has a natural disaster caused you to leave your home, and you don't have a way to charge and power vital electronic devices?

Well, we can help you with that, and you can take it anywhere!

Our Project

At half the weight of high-capacity lithium-ion batteries, our portable power generator is designed to produce 20 watts for up to 100 hours while weighing less than 10 pounds. This is enough power to charge 2-4 smart devices at a time, and it can produce enough to charge about 50 smart phones in a single day. Using commonly available bottle fuel, this system is inexpensive, accessible, and safe to use. From military, to emergency services, to private use, this device can keep your small devices charged in any situation.

Target Performance

  • 4 kg (8.8 lbs) final gross weight
  • 20 W continuous operation for 100 hours (2,000 W-hr equivalent)
  • Emergency 20 W output for up to 15 min in extreme environments
  • Emergency 200 W output for 5 min burst
  • Switchable 5 / 12 Volt DC output, with a variety of receptacles
  • Operable while stationary or carried in all weather conditions

The Advantage

There is virtually no limit to the number of small devices that are available. The issue is that these devices need to be kept charged. Currently, the best way to do this away from a power outlet is either with a traditional gas generator, devices like solar chargers, or simply more batteries. There are other devices on the market which have a similar operating principle as this device, though these products still have shortcomings.

The issue with other devices is that they are heavy, cumbersome to use, may not work while on the move, and (in the case of things like solar chargers) simply do not work in all situations.

Our portable power generator is designed to work on the move. For equal performance, it is lighter than any of these other commonly available power solutions. It is small, compact, and safe to use. The generator uses commonly available bottle fuels, such as those used in small camping stoves, making it accessible and affordable.

This portable power generator can be used by the military to charge radios, GPS units, laptops, or any other small electronic device in the field. Emergency services and disaster relief can benefit from this device as grid power is typically unavailable and mobility is key. This generator can even be used in the home or for recreational applications. Keeping phones charged in power outages or during vacations or camping trips, this device is discrete when you don't need it but always ready whenever you do.

Our Goal

We are aiming to raise $20,000. These funds will be used in the following ways:

  • $7,500 to manufacture the five full-scale, full-function prototypes with some budgeted for replacement parts if needed
  • $5,000 for professional electronics and circuit consultation, testing, and manufacturing
  • $2,500 for required equipment - tools, sensors, data loggers
  • $2,500 for PR and hands-on testing with real users
  • $2,500 to fulfill campaign perks and for unforeseen misc. expenses

Development Schedule

Our current timeline looks like this:

  • June 22: Indiegogo campaign begins
  • August 1: Indiegogo campaign has ended, short wait for funds to be distributed
  • August 14: (approx.) orders placed for parts manufacture  and equipment
  • August 14 - September 1: Fulfillment of Indiegogo perks
  • September 1: Final assembly of prototypes begins and testing commences ASAP with design iterations occurring simultaneously
  • January 1: Testing is concluded and the product will be made market ready

This is a tentative timeline and is subject to change. We will work as quickly as we can and keep everyone involved updated to our progress.

The Challenges

Money is the number one challenge. Funding the project on a limited budget has led to delays in parts acquisition and manufacturing. Funding will alleviate many issues with and speed up product development.

Another major challenge is our inability to accurately take temperature or power measurements over time. Being able to see how the device performs while left running is critical. A portion of the funds is set aside to purchase temperature sensors and multimeters with logging functions.

The last major challenge is circuit design. We require a control circuit to regulate power generated by the device. This circuit must be as lightweight and efficient as possible to maximize power to weight of the device. As a result, expert circuit design by a trained professional is a necessity.

Your Help

A functioning prototype has already been built and a full-scale, full-function version has already been designed and is ready for immediate production. We have funded this project thus far completely out of our own pockets. This campaign is raising funds to move forward with proper testing.

Unfortunately, we are not able to put this product up for pre-sale at the moment. With your help, we will be able to reach that point more quickly. Our perks are intended as a token of our appreciation and to show that we are serious about getting this product and our name out there.

Other Ways You Can Help

If you cant help financially, then help spread the word! Everything helps.

Feedback is always appreciated. If you have questions or comments, feel free to contact me either through

Don't worry about being blunt, I really want to hear your thoughts.

Campaign Result

Once we reach our funding goal we can move forward with prototyping and testing. These tests will determine actual performance parameters for the device and indicate whether any modifications need to be made to the design.

These campaign funds are enough to complete the testing phase of this device. Once this is complete, we can move on with full scale production and marketing.


Thank you!

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Website Shoutout

$5 USD
Add your name and hometown to our Thank You page on our main website! http://www.mechanical-y.com/thank-you.html
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Bumper Sticker

$20 USD
Receive a Mechanical-Y gear logo bumper sticker to put on just about anything. Red logo on black background, about 3.5" x 3.5" in size. Includes website shoutout!
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T-Shirt

$100 USD
Receive a Mechanical-Y gear logo on the front, and the motto, "There are no apps for what we do" on the back. T-Shirt to wear just about anywhere. Cotton fabric, black design on red shirt. Adult sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. Includes website shoutout!
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Hoodie

$150 USD
Receive a hoodie with the gear logo on the front, and the motto, "There are no apps for what we do" on the back. 50/50 poly-cotton blend with black design on red hoodie. Adult sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. Includes website shoutout!
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All-Perk Bundle!

$250 USD
Really show your support and get all the perks! Get all the perks! Includes bumper sticker, T-shirt, hoodie, and the website shoutout! See other perk details for descriptions.
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