Harvest spinners

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Project: Harvest spinners

Introduction

Challenges

Washing vegetable harvests to remove dirt, residues, and insects is best practice, but excess moisture must be removed before packaging or storage.

Approaches

Build a giant vegetable spinner based on this inexpensive and durable washing machine. Use only Replimat components wherever possible. Gently spin vegetables using pedal or solar electric power.

Prototype

Quantity Part Link
2 bicycle bottom bracket adapter

Bottom bracket

References

File:The Pedal-Powered Washing Machine - Jenny Hu, Radu Raduta, Jessica Vechakul, Allen Armstrong.pdf