First was background research on the properties of piezoelectricity and other generator designs using piezoelectric materials. I moved on to create a Beta 1 designed from cardboard with 3D printed gears and LEGO gears, making it cost efficient. However, after the Beta design failed I created my final design using a wood backboard, the same 3D printed gears, and wooden pistons connected to the gears with resin.

The project proved that electrical energy production is possible on a smaller scale while remaining cost-effective for purposes of application in rural countries that lack easy access to electricity.